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Senior Electrical Engineer Battery Systems

Gotion
Manteno, Illinois
Full Time
Posted October 24, 2025
$90k - $128k
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Job Description

A Senior Electrical Engineer responsible for designing and developing high-voltage battery systems for electric vehicles, including electrical architecture, component integration, testing, and collaboration with cross-functional and global teams within a fast-growing battery industry environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop the electrical architecture of high-voltage battery systems, including BDU components.
  • Translate customer and system-level requirements into feasible, manufacturable design solutions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure complete system integration.
  • Prepare technical input and documentation for RFQ and RFI processes.
  • Support BMS hardware integration and communication interfaces such as CAN and LIN.
  • Participate in system validation through electrical testing and troubleshooting.
  • Contribute to DFMEA, DVP&R planning, and functional safety efforts aligned with ISO 26262.
  • Engage with suppliers to review and qualify electrical components.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical or a related field.
  • 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in the battery or EV industry, preferably in a Design and development or validation role.
  • Exposure to high-voltage battery systems with voltages ranging from 400V to 1000V, including pack or module-level design.
  • Basic understanding of Battery Management System (BMS), Controller Area Network (CAN) communication, and automotive diagnostic protocols.
  • Familiarity with CAD tools such as Catia V6 Electrical and Capital Harness Busbar.
  • Working knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and automotive product development cycles.
  • Support in the design and development of the electrical architecture of high-voltage battery systems, including BDU components such as contactors, fuses, FPC, CCS, sensors, busbar, and wiring.
  • Assist in translating customer and system-level requirements into feasible and manufacturable design solutions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, thermal, software, and testing teams to ensure complete system integration.
  • Participate in RFQ and RFI processes by preparing technical input and documentation.
  • Support BMS hardware integration and communication interfaces such as CAN and LIN.
  • Contribute to system validation activities, including electrical testing and troubleshooting.
  • Support Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R) planning, and functional safety efforts aligned with ISO 26262.
  • Engage with suppliers to review and qualify electrical components.
  • Willingness to travel up to 15%, including visits to suppliers and OEM sites, both domestically and internationally.

Benefits & Perks

US base salary range of $90,000.00 - $128,000.00 with 15% bonus benefits
Work travel up to 15%, including visits to suppliers and OEMs both domestically and internationally
Collaborative and innovative work environment in the battery and EV industry

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