Design Engineer I

EnerSys Advanced Systems (EAS) is a specialized division of EnerSys—a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. EAS focuses on cutting-edge energy solutions for the aerospace, defense, and medical industries . As we continue to grow, we’re looking for individuals who share a passion for these industries and want to be part of an innovative, dynamic team.

Certain positions at EnerSys Advanced Systems require access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other U.S. government security regulations. Candidates for these positions should be a “U.S. Person” under ITAR (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a refugee/asylee) and/or otherwise comply with ITAR requirements for access rights to be considered for a position.

What We Offer:

• Generous Time Off – 3+ weeks of paid time off, plus 11 paid holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents at a discounted rate
• Financial & Career Growth – Life insurance, short-term disability, educational reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, and an employee stock purchase plan
• 401(k) Matching – 100% match at a 6% contribution level
• Innovative Culture – We value excellence, teamwork, and long-term relationships with stakeholders, colleagues, and customers. Through innovative technology and ongoing training, we invest in our employees’ skills and career development.

At EAS, we don’t just build batteries – we power systems and devices that protect not only individual citizens but communities across the world.

If you’re excited about working in an innovative, fast-paced, high-tech environment, where your contributions make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Purpose

Responsible for battery design and engineering analyses on molten salt batteries. Analyses include conceptual and detailed design, trade studies, estimates, and calculations for energy storage and power conversion. Activities include battery design, prototype fabrication, technical data packages, product manufacturing instructions, test, and evaluation. The selected engineer will work with other members of the engineering department to create design solutions that meet customer requirements and company objectives. The selected engineer will also work with the Quality and Manufacturing functions to ensure products are delivered to the highest possible standards. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Designs components or major portions of a battery system to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturability.
• Performs research, design, and development in such areas as mechanical, chemical, electrical, and other related engineering design functions.
• Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of battery products.
• Compiles and analyzes test data to develop battery design criteria for core temperature, structure, power, energy and material properties.
• Develops and deploys design criteria for selecting components and equipment to use. Utilizing computer-aided design equipment, develops basic data and makes preliminary layouts, sketches, and notes necessary to present design proposal.
• Investigates pertinent design factors such as design for manufacturing and assembly, design for cost, material availability, reliability, producibility, weight efficiency and electrical performance to meet contractual specification requirements and cost.
• Coordinates with other organizations affected by design development. Makes layouts of assemblies and details parts. Also responsible for prototype and engineering unit fabrication. Checks completed layouts and drawings for clarity, completeness, conformity to standards, procedures, specifications, and accuracy of calculations and dimensioning. Identifies design errors, omissions, and other deficiencies, and recommends revisions and/or improvements in design layout to responsible engineers or designers.
• Prepares and presents technical design and data at program review meetings with the Customer.
• Performs modeling and simulation using proprietary tools for electro-chemical, mechanical and thermal performance.
• Serves as responsible engineer for new product introduction per AS9145 Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in either Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering required.
• Working knowledge of Solid Works and AutoCad
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and data analytics software is required.
• Strong communication and presentation skills are required.
• Effective problem-solving skills, work ethic, and initiative are required.
• Working knowledge of ANSYS or other Finite Element Analysis tools is a plus.
• Working knowledge of APQP is a plus.
• College level written and verbal English.
• Working knowledge of engineering mathematics is required.
• Objective and logical with strong root-cause problem solving ability.
• Microsoft Office, data analytics, and CAD (Solid Works) skills required. Modeling and simulation is a plus.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification is a plus.
• Must be a United States Citizen or a Permanent Resident and authorized to work in the United States.

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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