Manager, Battery Engineering
Who are we?
Lithos Energy was founded with the goal of enabling a new generation of electric vehicles to take shape. To that end, we are developing a modular, configurable suite of lithium ion battery packs for use in high-performance automotive and aerospace applications. We build the things we design and manufacture in-house, in California. We are a growing team of experienced engineers.
Who are you?
You are a builder. You must be genuinely passionate about electric vehicles and power systems. You must want to work in a rapidly changing, entrepreneurial company where you will wear many hats. We are building real products. This must excite you. You will be enabled, and expected, to innovate, create and have a substantial impact on the product and the company. You’ll work alongside accomplished engineers on perhaps the most important technologies being developed today.
As a senior member of the mechanical design team at Lithos Energy, you will be responsible for leading the design of new battery packs and modules, including the development of new thermal and mechanical technologies. From first concept, through simulation, prototyping, testing, production bring up, EOL test and pack-out, you will take your designs from kick-off meeting to customer delivery and high volume production.
As a senior member of the mechanical design team at Lithos Energy, you will be responsible for leading the design of new battery packs and modules, including the development of new thermal and mechanical technologies. From first concept, through simulation, prototyping, testing, production bring up, EOL test and pack-out, you will take your designs from kick-off meeting to customer delivery and high volume production.
The Details
Responsibilities
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Lead the design and implementation of novel lithium ion battery packs and production lines to produce them, including all parts, processes, manufacturing equipment, assembly methods, and fixtures.
- Produce CAD and 2D drawings for vendors and internal production.
- Create detailed thermal, fluid and structural analysis of new designs.
- Purchase components for production of new and existing products.
- Build product and give direction to associates on assembly line.
- Continuously improve production, engineering, quality management and business processes.
- Support and mentor the junior engineers on the team and foster a supportive culture of engineering rigor and professionalism.
- Anything else needed to get the job done.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- 5 years’ experience bringing complex mechanical products to market
- Hands-on experience building mechanical devices.
- Proficiency at CAD (Solidworks preferred).
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Design: Experience designing battery packs and modules, high-voltage/high- power electrical systems and interconnects, wiring harnesses (low & high voltage). Knowledge of materials, platings, coatings and associated processing methods. Experience with DFMEA/PFMEA.
- Analysis: Experience using CFD package to simulate liquid cooling systems and thermal analysis of anisotropic materials.
- Mfg: DFM for production processes. Extensive knowledge of current production and assembly methods. DFA and experience setting up and continuously improving production lines. Jig and fixture design. Automated assembly machine design. Knowledge of 5S, quality control methods.
- Execution: Experience with project planning, BOM management, procurement, build planning, creation and management of controlled documents (manufacturing instructions, quality inspection standards, etc.)
- Test: Experience with experiment design, standard environmental tests, UL certification (UL 1973). Validation of simulation results.
Please respond with CV and portfolio (slide deck or link to website, listing past projects) emphasizing your skills and experience related to those listed in the preferred section.
Lithos Energy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
