LEAD ENGINEER - SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER - ELECTRIFIED POWERTRAIN

Company: Southwest Research Institute
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

Who We Are: The Electrified Powertrain section at Southwest Research Institute conducts research and testing on electrified (battery electric, hybrid electric and fuel cell) vehicles and their components, such as lithium-ion battery cells, modules and packs, electric motors & inverters, and fuel cells. Objectives of this Role:

• Apply previous experiences and knowledge to improve the safety, performance, and life of lithium-ion batteries and/or performance of electric motors & inverters through applied research, development and testing.
• Help junior engineers and technicians with designing and implementing experiments and test stands.
• Develop statements of work and price proposals for commercial and government funded testing & research opportunities. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
  • Provide engineering experience and support for lithium-ion battery, electric motor or fuel cell test setup and execution.
  • Provide regular updates on project status to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Apply engineering principles and knowledge to data analysis for either lithium-ion battery performance, life and safety or electric motor/inverter performance. Requirements:
    • Requires a Masters with a 3.00 GPA in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Automotive Engineering
    • 5-8 years: Relevant experience designing/building experiments or test stands for lithium-ion battery cells/modules/packs or electric motors/inverters for automotive applications
    • Experience applying engineering principles and knowledge to analyze data and summarizing results in report/presentation form for internal and external stakeholders
    • Highly motivated and interested in research and testing of electrified powertrains
    • A valid/clear driver's license is required Special Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident due to ITAR work in section. Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas For more information about this division, visit the home page. For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click . For benefits information at all other locations, click . An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disabled/Veteran Committed to Diversity in the Workplace

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