Project Engineer

FastTek Global; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

Long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

FastTek Global is seeking a Project Engineer, Electro-mechanical, to join our Power Tools Engineering team in a hybrid role. You will design Li-Ion battery packs and BMS packaging, create 3D models, release detailed drawings, and manage BOMs from prototype to mass production.

You will perform structural and thermal analyses, collaborate across disciplines, and coordinate with suppliers and contract manufacturers to meet targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; master's preferred.
• 5–7+ years in Li-Ion battery pack and BMS product development.
• Proficient with 3D modeling; CATIA V5 preferred.
• Knowledge of PCB layout and design.
• Hands-on testing experience and data-driven recommendations.
• Understanding manufacturing processes for electronic products (soldering, laser welding).
• Ability to design plastic and metal components with various materials.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication with customers and suppliers.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Design Li-Ion battery packs and BMS packaging.
• Create 3D models, release drawings, manage BOMs from prototype to mass production.
• Collaborate with product teams on power tool integration, chargers, and tools.
• Perform structural analysis with FEA tools.
• Perform thermal analysis and manage heat in high-power assemblies.
• Coordinate with model shop and suppliers for prototypes and builds.
• Work with design, manufacturing, compliance, safety, and purchasing to meet CTQs.
• Execute tolerance stack-ups, DFMEAs, PFMEAs, and release changes.
• Design test plans and analyze results from advanced testing.
• Support supplier development and coordinate with contract manufacturers.

Skills

Battery design

BMS knowledge

3D modeling

Testing and data analysis

Project management

GD&T and tolerance stackups

Multitasking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

M.S. Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

PCB design

Finite element analysis (FEA) software

Soldering

Laser welding

Job description

The Job

As a Project Engineer, Electro-mechanical, you'll be part of our Power Tools Engineering team working as a hybrid employee.

You'll Get To

• Design Li-Ion battery packs, including electronic packaging for battery management systems.
• Create 3D models, release 2D detailed drawings, and create and manage bills of material from prototype through mass production in the PLM system.
• Work with product teams on power tool system integration, including chargers and tools.
• Perform structural analysis using finite element analysis packages.
• Perform thermal analysis and thermal management for high-power electronic assemblies and power packs.
• Work with the model shop and suppliers to obtain prototypes and attend product builds at contract manufacturers.
• Partner with Industrial Design, Marketing, Manufacturing, Compliance, Safety, and Purchasing teams to understand design considerations and product CTQs.
• Perform tolerance stack-ups, DFMEAs, PFMEAs, process control plans, and release engineering changes.
• Design test plans and analyze results from advanced testing.
• Support supplier development for key components and work with contract manufacturers to meet program targets.

The Person

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You're not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn't it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

• A B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent discipline, with an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• 5-7+ years of experience in product development of Li-Ion battery packs and battery management systems.
• Working knowledge of 3D modeling software, with CATIA V5 preferred.
• Familiarity with printed circuit board design.
• Hands-on experience conducting tests, analyzing test data, and making recommendations.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes for electronic products, including soldering and laser welding.
• Demonstrated ability to design plastic and metallic components and work with a variety of materials.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet schedule and cost commitments.
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with customers and suppliers.
• Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and failure analysis.
• A strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• The ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Additional Info

At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet . We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories . Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra. We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.

We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years !

FastTek Global is a financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused , operating in nearly half of the states in the U.S., Europe and India.

We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest . Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.

FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 , 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!

Benefits

Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.

AI & Hiring Disclosure

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