HV Battery - Rochester, United States - Navistar

Description

Position OverviewOur eMobility Team is growing and we have a great opportunity for HV Battery (Rechargeable Energy Storage System) Electrical Integration Engineer.

The engineer in this position will be responsible for the electrical & electronic aspects of HV battery rechargeable energy storage systems (RESS) including switching, fusing, sensing, and wiring.

The work will include collaboration with our suppliers on externally sourced battery solutions in addition to co-development work with our TRATON partners.

ResponsibilitiesSizing of HV and LV wiring and busbars inside and outside of the RESSSizing of components in the battery distribution unit, such as fuses, contactors, pre-charge resistors, to meet ESS life, durability, and safety requirementsSpecifying and validating sensors used in HV RESS, including cell-monitoring sense circuity, associated ASICs, current, temperature, and gas sensorsGenerate electrical requirements for RESS Design Requirements DocumentsProviding input on wiring, busbar, and component locations with consideration for creepage-and-clearance, EMC, grounding, and thermal influencesPerforming system level stack-ups of sensing errors, communication resolution, interconnection resistances, and environmental effectsDevelop excel-based tools to facilitate quick assessment and visualize impact of changesProvide electrical inputs to the RESS modeling engineerProviding DFMEA and SFMEA inputsDoE to properly validate/verify RESS electrical components via CAE and physical testingResponsible for the electrical portion of the RESS DVP&R, including resource planning, authoring test procedures, and assessment of resultsLead or assist in root-cause analysis (8D) and suggest corrective actions of RESS electricalsAuthor and maintain RESS electrical interface requirement documentsWork with vehicle electrical wiring team to optimize RESS HV architecture and interfaces.

Must be able to collaborate and work well in teams, including across brands and time-zones Minimum RequirementsBachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering TechnologyAt least 2 years of experience in product design/developmentORMaster's degree in Engineering or Engineering TechnologyAdditional RequirementsQualified candidates, excluding current Navistar employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States.

Navistar does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status) Desired SkillsElectrical Engineering degree, MS or PhD preferredWorking knowledge of thermodynamics, EMC/EMI, grounding best practicesWorking knowledge of circuit modeling & simulation (MATLAB/Simulink, xSpice, or similar)Working knowledge of on/off vehicle DAQ systemsMust be able to perform electrical and statistical calculations to support component sizing (current at power, voltage at power, etc.)Hands on experience with power-electronics and electrified propulsion systemsExperience with physical testing of electrical componentsWorking knowledge of CAN, LIN, and other relevant communication protocolsHands-on experience working on HV lithium-ion batteriesFamiliar with design-for-serviceability conceptsWorking knowledge of HV battery management systems, cell balancing, HV isolation monitoringDFSS green or black-belt certification preferredAbility and flexibility to travel Company OverviewNavistar, Inc.

("Navistar") is a purpose-driven company, reimagining how to deliver what matters to create more cohesive relationships, build higher-performing teams and find solutions where others don't.

Based in Lisle, Illinois, Navistar or its subsidiaries and affiliates produce International brand commercial trucks and engines, IC Bus brand school and commercial buses, all-makes OnCommand Connection advanced connectivity services, and Fleetrite, ReNEWeD and Diamond Advantage brand aftermarket parts.

With a history of innovation dating back to 1831, Navistar has more than 14,500 employees worldwide and is part of TRATON SE, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry.

Additional information is available at Accelerating the Impact of Sustainable MobilityVisit us at to discover more about our organizationNavistar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.