Mechanical Engineer- EV Battery Packaging

Orange Ev • Kansas City, KS

284d

About The Position

Join Orange EV, a fast-growing manufacturer of electric vehicles that are better for the earth, people, and the bottom line. Make a difference for the world as part of a company leading the electric vehicle revolution. The Battery Packaging Engineer will work within the engineering team to design, analyze, and validate the Packaging of lithium-ion battery cells into a high-voltage battery system for Orange EV's product line. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that battery systems meet stringent performance, safety, and reliability standards.

Requirements

• Education: BSME, BSEE, or a related field.
• Experience: 8+ total years of automotive or industrial equipment engineering experience including 3+ years in lithium-ion battery packaging, high-voltage systems, or EV battery pack design.
• Strong understanding of industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols.
• Proficiency in CAD software (particularly Inventor).
• Experience with simulation and analysis tools (ANSYS).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and package lithium-ion battery cells into robust, high-voltage battery packs that meet heavy-duty EV requirements for performance, durability, and thermal management.
• Develop 3D models and detailed engineering drawings for battery enclosures, modules, and related components, ensuring structural integrity and compatibility with vehicle chassis.
• Select materials, components, and manufacturing processes for battery pack construction to meet design, cost, and production scalability targets.
• Implement and optimize thermal management strategies to maintain cell health and performance under various environmental and operational conditions.
• Collaborate with the battery management system (BMS) team to integrate hardware and ensure proper electrical connections and configurations.
• Conduct and support testing and validation of battery packs, including vibration, thermal, and electrical testing, to ensure compliance with safety and performance standards.
• Perform root cause analysis and troubleshooting for battery pack issues throughout the design, testing, and production stages.
• Collaborate with the testing team to validate battery systems in laboratory and field conditions.
• Analyze test data to assess and verify performance and troubleshoot as needed.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and quality assurance, to ensure smooth integration of battery systems into vehicle platforms.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Support manufacturing by resolving production issues related to battery systems.
• Assist operations with researching and implementing new assembly technologies and process improvements.
• Identify and implement design improvements to enhance product reliability, efficiency, and performance.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in battery engineering.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree