Senior Battery Pack Engineer

As an independent group of companies, the BMW Group has a commitment to creativity and breakthrough ideas that goes well beyond the racetrack.

In order to continuously create ultimate driving machines, we drive our growth and design excellence by staffing our teams with individuals who are innovative and always looking for the next great idea.

If you share our vision and view yourself as an independent, creative thinker, we invite you to join our team in this exceptional role located in Mountain View, CA.

WHAT AWAITS YOU.


* Take ownership of the technical development (including thermal management, mechanical design, virtual development, electrical integration) and validation of novel battery pack and module concepts - from the concept phase to hardware prototypes including testing and vehicle integration - ensuring specified project timelines and milestones.


* Assess and mitigate risks associated with battery pack design, including safety and regulatory compliance.


* Oversee and support virtual development (CAE, CAD), prototyping, testing, and manufacturing processes to ensure design intent and quality standards.


* Coordinate and participate/contribute to design reviews, technical documentation, specifications, and reports.


* Manage contractors supporting in the projects, including responsibility on assignment and confirmation of performance.


* Define, develop and independently manage innovative R&D projects with national partners (industry and academia) and internal stakeholders with focus on novel EV battery pack and module concepts.


* Screen, identify and evaluate cutting edge technologies in the North American market (National Laboratories, Universities, Start-Ups, local and global companies) with the focus on EV battery pack and module applications (e.g.

new materials, joining techniques, manufacturing processes, cooling concepts...).


* Responsible of handling all necessary administrative topics for projects with external US partners (Start-ups, Companies, National Laboratories, Universities, ...), as NDA's, joint development contracts, budget planning & controlling, Service-Level- Agreement (SLA) with the corresponding financing BMW department.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING.


* Master's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, materials science, or similar.


* 5+ years of experience and demonstrated in-depth knowledge in the development of battery modules and/or packs.


* 3+ years of CAD design experience using CATIA V5.


* 3+ years in leading hardware designs through proof-of-concept.


* Experience leading a project team.


* Fundamental experience with electrical/electronic and battery safety standards and regulations.


* Hands-on experience in prototyping and manufacturing processes, preferred.


* Ability to travel domestically and internationally (10-15%).

WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO.


* Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance


* 401(k) with Company match...