Systems Consultant/Engineering Director jobs in Avondale, AZ

Are you a visionary leader passionate about shaping the future of electric vehicles? Then step forward and ignite innovation as the Director of Battery and BMS Development! Our client, a pioneer in the EV sector, seeks a driven individual to spearhead the development of cutting-edge battery packs that are not only reliable but also market-ready with immediate commercial applications.

In this leadership role, you will:

• Guide a cutting-edge team: Lead a talented team of engineers responsible for hardware and firmware development of battery packs and Battery Management Systems (BMS), utilizing a configurable architecture.
• Champion innovation: Spearhead the design and evaluation of distributed BMS CMC & master hardware/firmware, including corresponding firmware for the master/control board.
• Market-focused approach: Translate product requirements into fully realized solutions, ensuring compliance with all necessary safety and regulatory standards.
• Optimize and adapt: Leverage product requirements and spatial constraints to enhance the configurability and scalability of the system architecture.
• Break down silos: Facilitate effective communication and data exchange between your team, product engineering, cross-functional teams, and suppliers.
• Forge partnerships: Collaborate with supply chain and sourcing teams to identify design pathways with partners and vendors, ensuring alignment with target specifications.
• Think big picture: Design battery packs that seamlessly integrate with diverse applications and power systems, catering to varied industry needs.
• Stay ahead of the curve: Build your battery systems architecture using market-proven technologies and maintain in-depth knowledge of key supplier/vendor product portfolios and roadmaps.
• Master the details: Manage and lead the battery system development organization, ensuring a thorough understanding of ground, CAN, low voltage, and high voltage harness amperage and thermal requirements.

• 5 years in related field
• Minimum 5 years managing Li-ion battery development teams
• Extensive knowledge of battery pack and BMS components (sensors, connectors, control units, etc.)
• Experience with EV energy storage design and eMobility applications (preferred)
• Safety and compliance expertise (UL standards, etc.)
• International regulatory design experience (battery packs and BMS)
• Sensor/power electronics integration experience (non-specific architecture)
• Design for Six Sigma certification (preferred)

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off