Product Development Engineer

Stryten Energy•Alpharetta, GA

42d•Onsite

About The Position

This individual will design and develop innovative, cost effective battery products for Transportation applications. These products may include Flooded, EFB and AGM products. Primary development focus includes electrochemical, component and material design. The individual will support new product development and market launches that support top line revenue growth as well as projects focused on driving non-value added cost out of the product. This position must be able to interpret internal and external customer specifications and requirements and translate this to a clear and concise product development program. This position requires the ability to coordinate cross functional teams and track and monitor project status. This position must work with Sales, Marketing, Quality, Operations and other groups to ensure customer expectations are met. The position will also work with other Engineering staff to ensure innovative ideas are leveraged into value to the business. The position will have the opportunity to interface with both customers and vendors. An essential function of the role is in person work. It is not a remote or hybrid role. The position is located in Alpharetta, GA.

Requirements

Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Chemical Engineers preferred.
1-3 years' experience in product design / development environment. Lead -acid battery experience preferred.
Demonstrate an ability to read and interpret technical documents, specifications and CAD drawings.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and to speak effectively before groups
Planning & Organizing - Ability to generate and execute project plans, develop work breakdown structures, managing schedule, objectives, resources and budget in a cross functional environment.
Effectively prioritize tasks to meet project schedules - work on multiple tasks simultaneously, both independently and in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to calculate figures such as statistical, algebraic and trigonometric values, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
Demonstrated application of basic concepts of statistics and data analysis
Ability to solve practical problems and handle a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Strong computer skills including knowledge of Windows based programs, spreadsheets and word processing programs
Familiarity with statistical analysis, data analysis, and engineering-based computer programs
Experience with Visual Basic and MS Excel array formulas
Experience with Python (including common libraries such as pandas, numpy, sklearn, etc.)
Familiarity of SQL/SQL style queries
Familiarity with data visualization (e.g. Tableau)
Hearing, speaking, seeing, writing, standing, lifting (50 lbs), sitting, bending, walking, and carrying
Normal office environment and battery plant visits
Basic knowledge of CAD systems and ability to read drawings
With assistance, the ability to translate basic chemical and electrochemical concepts to functioning battery designs.

Nice To Haves

Lead -acid battery experience preferred.
Chemical Engineers preferred.

Responsibilities

Design new products to meet requirements of customers and/or marketing and sales. Effectively translate the "voice of the customer" to new products. Product breadth includes Transportation products for Automotive, On and Off- Road Truck, Marine and Specialty
Initiate and assist in new projects focused on improving the cost and quality of current product lines. This may include new or enhanced design, materials or process related projects. Coordinate changes with the entire product line in mind.
Facilitate the introduction of new or modified materials to the product line and provide technical support data to Marketing to create a compelling sales story.
Issue product specifications to match product construction or in support of other departments
Initiate sample builds, coordinate builds effectively with the plants, capture build successes and failures
Interface with customers as required to solve customer field/engineering problems and present new ideas
Prepare and present technical information to customers in a professional, organized and understandable manner
Interface with internal commercial (Sales, Marketing) and operations teams (Plants, Purchasing, Finance) as needed on business plan development, program management and product launch coordination
Assist QA with customer field return analysis/warranty programs and internal product compliance performance testing
Ensure all product development, customer support and launch activity is conducted in accordance with applicable Quality System requirements and Stryten policies and procedures