Project Engineer, Electro-mechanical

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Vision care

Disability insurance

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. in Towson, MD seeks a Project Engineer, Electro‑mechanical for a hybrid role. You will design Li‑Ion battery packs, develop packaging for BMS, and create BOMs from prototype to mass production in the PLM system.

The role requires 5–7+ years in Li‑Ion battery development, strong 3D modeling skills (CATIA V5 preferred), and experience with manufacturing for electronics, soldering and laser welding. Travel will be domestic and international.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering required; MS preferred.
• Experience in Li‑Ion battery packs and BMS development.
• Hands-on testing, data analysis, and design recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Design Li‑Ion battery packs and electronic packaging.
• Create 3D models; release 2D drawings; manage BOM from prototype to production.
• Collaborate with product teams on power tool system integration.
• Perform structural analysis (FEM) and thermal management for high‑power assemblies.
• Coordinate with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and design teams.

Skills

Battery design

3D modeling

CATIA V5

DFMEA

Thermal analysis

Mechanical design

GD&T

Prototyping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred

Tools

PCB knowledge

CAD software experience

Job description

Project Engineer, Electro‑mechanical – Hybrid 3 Days in Towson, Hybrid to Towson Towson, Maryland, United States

Come make the world and accelerate your success. It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™.

The Job:

• 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:

• 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 CATIAV5 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.

The Details:

The Salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $144,900.00 This is the lowest to highest annual full‑time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.

The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job‑related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements.

Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker.

The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations. The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.

• Medical
• dental
• life
• vision
• disability
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• paid time off
• and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well‑being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
• And More

And More:

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to: Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths. Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal. Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences. Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices. What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in.

Who We Are:

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state‑of‑the‑art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

Benefits & Perks:

• Medical
• dental
• life
• vision
• wellness program
• disability
• retirement benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days
• and tuition reimbursement.
• And discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tool sand other partner programs.

Learning & Development:

• Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state‑of‑the‑art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:

We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done.

Purpose-Driven Company:

You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at (860) 827‑3923 or at [e-mail]. Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov). This employer participates in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program. Applicants may be asked to voluntarily provide information to determine eligibility. Any information provided will be kept confidentially other than as required to make the necessary WOTC disclosures and in accordance with applicable laws.