Senior Battery Pack Engineer

IT´S ALWAYS THE TINIEST DETAILS THAT MAKE THE BIGGEST DIFFERENCE.

SHARE YOUR PASSION.

When the goal is to ensure that each and every BMW delivers pure driving pleasure as standard, quality control is paramount. That’s why our quality standards are only ever as good as the sum of the personal standards of everyone who tests them. This is why we value the passion and commitment of our quality experts so highly – and why their attention to the details ensures the quality of every single part of our vehicles.

WHAT AWAITS YOU.

• Take ownership of the technical development (including thermal management, mechanical design, virtual development, electrical integration) and validation of novel battery pack and module concepts – from the concept phase to hardware prototypes including testing and vehicle integration – ensuring specified project timelines and milestones.
• Assess and mitigate risks associated with battery pack design, including safety and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee and support virtual development (CAE, CAD), prototyping, testing, and manufacturing processes to ensure design intent and quality standards.
• Coordinate and participate/contribute to design reviews, technical documentation, specifications, and reports.
• Manage contractors supporting in the projects, including responsibility on assignment and confirmation of performance.
• Define, develop and independently manage innovative R&D projects with national partners (industry and academia) and internal stakeholders with focus on novel EV battery pack and module concepts.
• Screen, identify and evaluate cutting edge technologies in the North American market (National Laboratories, Universities, Start-Ups, local and global companies) with the focus on EV battery pack and module applications (e.g. new materials, joining techniques, manufacturing processes, cooling concepts…).
• Responsible of handling all necessary administrative topics for projects with external US partners (Start-ups, Companies, National Laboratories, Universities, …), as NDA's, joint development contracts, budget planning & controlling, Service-Level- Agreement (SLA) with the corresponding financing BMW department.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING.

• Master’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, materials science, or similar
• 5+ years of experience and demonstrated in-depth knowledge in the development of battery modules and/or packs.
• 3+ years of CAD design experience using CATIA V5
• 3+ years in leading hardware designs through proof-of-concept
• Experience leading a project team 
• Fundamental experience with electrical/electronic and battery safety standards and regulations
• Hands-on experience in prototyping and manufacturing processes, preferred
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (10-15%)
   

Relocation is available for this position.

This is a hybrid role that requires regular attendance in the office.

The pay range for this role is: $165,410.00 - $194,600.00.

The selected candidate’s education, skills, experience, and location will be used to determine the final salary offer. All pay ranges are based on a full-time work schedule. This statement is in accordance with state and local pay disclosure requirements.
 

Even more so than the generous compensation and benefits, the culture and values of BMW of North America makes it the ultimate working environment. These values are Responsibility, Appreciation, Transparency, Trust, and Openness. We allow these values to guide the way we conduct ourselves and our business.

At BMW, we are driven by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are welcoming of all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.