What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Design Engineer position at DSM-H Consulting?
Mechanical Design Engineer 3 (Battery System)
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Onsite/Tucson, AZ
Role: Troubleshoot battery components and systems to identify issues and tear down. Building too. Understand safety. Evaluate rework to determine best practices
Top Skills
a. Proficient with CAD tools. Use Creo but open to other skills
b. Previous test experience (experience in batteries or electrical systems desired).
c. Off high way systems group
d. Ability to read prints and schematics
e. Document issues and assist in identifying root cause
Position’s Contributions to Work Group:
- As a Battery Systems Designer you will work with a team of engineers and be accountable to troubleshoot battery component and system issues, tear down & rework batteries as well as review detailed battery test data and make design recommendations. The successful candidate will serve as an experienced contributor on assignments that are complex in nature, working with teams across the US.
Typical task breakdown:
- Develop battery design components and systems that satisfy customer needs and advance safety, quality, velocity and cost.
- Troubleshooting of battery component and system issues in various battery labs and multiple proving grounds
- Safely tear down, inspect and develop reports of battery components and systems
- Work closely with other designers to rework prototype batteries
- Provide onsite engineering build support for prototype batteries builds
- Analyze battery test data, draw conclusions and provide recommendations
Interaction with team:
- Co-located with battery team members. Working independently frequently on battery system issue discovery and documentation.
Work environment:
Office, labs, factories, proving grounds
Education & Experience Required:
- Mechanical or Electrical Engineers with hands on experience preferred
- Bachelor's degree in engineering with 5 years experience required.
- Masters / PhD degrees could allow for 3 years experience
Technical Skills
(Required)
- Proficient with CAD tools
- Ability to read prints and electrical schematics
- Document issues and assist in identifying root cause
- Previous product development experience (design, validation/test or analysis)
(Desired)
- Previous design or test experience related to battery system development
- Previous design or test experience with off-road equipment.
Soft Skills
(Required)
- Safely work with battery systems
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to clearly understand and document tasks, findings, and issues through verbal and written communications.
- Ability to creatively solve problems with minimal direction from work director
