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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, system validation, 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 in accordance 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 Systems (BMS), CAN communication, and automotive diagnostic protocols.
  • Familiarity with CAD tools such as Catia V6 Electrical and Capital Harness Busbar.
  • Working knowledge of automotive product development cycles including APQP and PPAP.
  • Support for system validation activities, including electrical testing and troubleshooting.
  • Support for DFMEA, DVP&R planning, and functional safety efforts aligned with ISO 26262.
  • Experience engaging 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

Compensation/salary range: $90,000.00 - $128,000.00 with 15% bonus
Work schedule: Not explicitly specified
Work environment perks: Collaborative and innovative environment, opportunities for international travel up to 15%, engaging in cutting-edge EV technology projects
Additional benefits: Equal opportunity employer, inclusive culture, opportunities for professional growth in a fast-growing industry

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