Battery Integration Engineer

LOGISNEXT AMERICAS INC•Marengo, IL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Logisnext Americas Inc. has supported customers for more than 100 years as a technology-driven forklift manufacturer. In addition to being a forklift manufacturer, we are also a total solutions provider offering scalable products and services from material handling and automation to extensive fleet support. Lead the integration and evaluation of advanced energy systems into forklift designs, ensuring alignment with design requirements and adherence to industry standards for both new and existing products. Drive the development and implementation of next-generation and emerging energy storage systems, while evaluating and selecting optimal energy solutions from various suppliers. Take ownership of all energy system-related testing efforts, overseeing truck integrations and ensuring seamless performance. Provide expert-level troubleshooting, issue tracking, and resolution for current and future energy system-related field service requests. Mentor junior engineers and collaborate across teams to continuously improve energy system capabilities and performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems or related field of study)
2-10 years of experience in the design, testing, and integration of energy systems, power systems, and systems engineering.
Proven expertise in energy storage solutions, including integration and evaluation of advanced energy storage technologies
Strong practical experience with battery cyclers, charging and discharging systems, and basic electrical instruments (e.g., oscilloscope, CANalyzer)
In depth understanding of industrial equipment battery and charger standards such as UL 2580, UL 583, UL 1564 and other UL standards
Experience with CANBus protocols and testing.
Knowledge of sensors, switches, actuators and other test equipment
Proficiency in reading & creating electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, use 3D CAD systems, and troubleshooting electrical circuits
Strong experience in data collection through DAQs and data processing using software like MATLAB, n-code etc.

Nice To Haves

Deep expertise in vehicle communication networks, particularly CANbus and associated protocols, with proven track record of integrating systems
Demonstrable experience in using Vector CAN tools like CANalyzer or other tools like P-CAN etc.
Experience with collecting data at customer sites, troubleshooting and issue resolution
Proven ability to collaborate with suppliers and third-party test labs to ensure product integration and testing excellence
Experience with Firmware, software integration on electrical sub systems, battery heating, and cooling architecture
Strong leadership and initiative in driving process improvement activities and innovation within the energy systems domain

Responsibilities

Lead and support building and testing of prototypes.
Organize and analyze test data.
Planning and developing energy system test strategy along with the characterization of new tests to be performed
Coach new engineers and define processes for the team.
Create project schedules and provide weekly, monthly updates to leadership
Work with suppliers to communicate requirements, optimize deliverables and apply the latest technology
Collecting test data, performing data analysis and designing test cycles to perform automated testing on battery cyclers
Perform system level evaluations of energy system and forklift, prepare test equipment, install sensors and collect data.
Troubleshooting, issue tracking and resolution on any current or future energy system related field service requests
Collect current customer data and provide insights into the usage of forklifts
Design and develop various energy system related components and sub-systems. This may include the development of control systems, electrical and firmware

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays
Profit Sharing Opportunities
Flexible Spending and HSA Accounts
401k with automatic company contribution and company match
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Life, Dependent Life, and AD&D Insurance
Paid Parental Leave (Includes 6-8 weeks of maternity leave and 5 days of paternity leave)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discounts
On-site fitness center (Houston/Marengo)
On-the-job training and development