What are the responsibilities and job description for the High Voltage Electrical Architect(Propulsion/Battery) position at Detroit Engineered Products?
- The PRS High Voltage Electrical Architecture System Designer is responsible for defining high-voltage electrical architectures for electrified vehicles. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in electromechanical systems and a passion for innovation in the automotive sector.
- - The System Designer is responsible for the design and development of electromechanical systems for automotive vehicles:
- - Select the best high-voltage architectures (cost, packaging, performance)
- - Size the components of these architectures (wiring, electrical protections, distribution box, etc.)
- - Optimize the performance of high-voltage battery charging systems (strategies, sizing, etc.)
- - Define electrical requirements (voltage range, current, etc.) for electric propulsion systems, energy management systems, and embedded electronic components
- - Conduct research on new technologies and market trends to propose innovative solutions and improve vehicle performance
- - Collaborate with design, production, and quality teams to ensure the integration and validation of electromechanical systems
- - Perform simulations to evaluate system performance and identify improvement opportunities
- - Write technical reports and specification documents for ongoing projects
- - Prepare techno-economic reports to assist the group's management in making the best decisions
- - Participate in project meetings and present research and development results to stakeholders
- Thorough knowledge of the English language including both written and oral communication
- - Bachelor of Science in Engineering – 4-year degree – (in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Industrial, Computer Engineering, Applied Physics, or related Engineering field)
- - Minimum 3 years of experience in product development (preferably in the automotive area) simulating hybrid and/or electrified propulsion systems
- - Thorough knowledge of electromechanical systems, electrified propulsion technologies, and electrical energy storage systems
- - Thorough knowledge of Microsoft office products
- Thorough knowledge of commercial simulation/coding SW including MATLAB/Simulink
- - Thorough knowledge about vehicle cooling system and thermal management