Design and Applications Engineer
STORTRONICS
Farmington Hills, United States of America
6 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
IntermediateJob location
Farmington Hills, United States of America
Tech stack
3d Models
Data analysis
Building Management System (BMS)
Performance Testing
Job description
The Design and Applications Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and supporting battery systems and related technologies. This role works closely with R&D, manufacturing, and customers to ensure battery products meet performance, safety, and application requirements across industries such as automotive, medical, energy storage, and consumer electronics., * Design battery packs, modules, and systems (mechanical, electrical, and thermal aspects)
- Develop battery schematics, layouts, and models using 3D CAD and simulation tools
- Selection of cell chemistry (e.g., primary or secondary), BMS (Battery Management Systems), and safety components
- Conduct performance testing (capacity, thermal behavior, lifecycle)
- Support prototyping and transition to production
- Work directly with customers to understand application requirements
- Customize battery solutions for specific use cases
- Provide technical guidance on integration, charging, and safety
- Troubleshoot field issues and support product deployment
- Develop and execute test plans for battery performance, safety, and reliability
- Analyze data from testing (cycle life, degradation, thermal response)
- Ensure compliance with standards (UL, IEC, ISO, etc.)
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to improve designs
- Support product launches and continuous improvement efforts
- Interface with suppliers and evaluate new technologies
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 2-5+ years in battery design, energy storage, or related engineering role
- Experience with lithium-ion or other battery chemistries preferred
- Knowledge of battery systems, BMS, and power electronics
- Proficiency in 3D CAD
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to customers and cross-functional teams
- Familiarity with standards and regulations for batteries preferred
- Experience with testing equipment and lab environments preferred
Work Environment
- Combination of office, lab testing, and customer-facing work
- May involve travel to customer sites or manufacturing facilities
Benefits & conditions
Pulled from the full job description
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance, * Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance