Battery Electrical Engineer

Motive Workforce Solutions

New Kensington, PA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Aerospace and Defense, Alternative Energy, Analysis Skills, Battery Engineering, Circuit Design, Circuit Simulation, Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Electronics, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Lithium Battery, Low Voltage (LV), Manufacturing Management, Microcontroller, Operational Support, Product Lifecycle, Project/Program Management, Prototyping, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Compliance, Safety Training, Schematics, System Architecture, Technical Writing, Test Bench, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Validation Plan, Validation Testing

LOCATION

New Kensington, PA

POSTED

27 days ago

Motive Workforce is seeking a Battery Engineer, Electrical to support the design and development of advanced lithium-ion battery systems.

In this role, you will be responsible for defining system architecture, creating electrical schematics, selecting and integrating electronics hardware, and performing thermal and power dissipation analyses. Your work will directly influence the development of safe, high-performance battery modules and packs for automotive, aerospace, renewable energy, and industrial applications.

You will support all phases of the product lifecycle, from concept and prototyping through validation and production, while collaborating with mechanical, software, manufacturing, and program management teams.

Responsibilities

Develop electrical system architecture, including high- and low-voltage distribution, interfaces, and protection systems for battery packs.
Create electrical schematics for battery systems, including sensors, contactors, fuses, connectors, harnesses, and control electronics.
Select and integrate electrical hardware, including current sensors, power electronics, microcontrollers, and supporting components.
Perform thermal and power dissipation analysis to support reliable operation across environmental and load conditions.
Support circuit design, simulation, bench testing, and validation.
Participate in DFMEA activities and support functional safety and compliance requirements, including ISO 26262 and UL standards where applicable.
Partner with mechanical, software, manufacturing, and program management teams to develop robust, manufacturable battery systems.
Develop validation test plans, analyze results, and troubleshoot electrical system issues.
Prepare technical documentation and communicate engineering recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.

Battery Electrical Engineer

Motive Workforce Solutions

New Kensington, PA

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