Junior Design Engineer (sustaining design)

About the role

The Junior Design Engineer will support the design, development, validation, and release of battery interconnect products from concept through production. This role is highly CAD-intensive and ideal for an early-career engineer with strong 3D modeling skills and an interest in EV battery systems, flexible circuits, and high-voltage interconnect technologies.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings for current-collector assemblies, battery interconnect systems, voltage-sense harnesses, and related components.
• Support design and release activities for battery products from concept through production.
• Lead post-launch design change projects and continuous improvement exercises.
• Work closely with senior engineers to develop and refine design solutions for EV battery applications.
• Aid with component selection and electrical interface methods, including welded, crimped, soldered, ZIF, and other termination solutions.
• Assist with prototype builds, hands-on assembly activities, and engineering development testing.
• Participate in design reviews and DFM/DFA discussions with engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Contribute to DFMEA, APQP documentation, and release-related engineering deliverables.
• Partner with manufacturing, process engineering, and quality teams during product builds and launch activities.
• Support root cause investigations and design updates during prototype and early production phases.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 1–3 years of professional experience or relevant internship/co-op experience.
• Strong proficiency with 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks strongly preferred; NX experience also considered).
• Experience creating detailed manufacturing drawings and applying GD&T fundamentals.
• Strong interest in EV battery systems, battery interconnects, flexible circuits, or power distribution systems.
• Exposure through school projects, internships, Formula SAE, robotics, or industry experience is highly valued.
• Familiarity with DFM principles and product development processes.
• Hands-on experience with prototyping, mechanical assembly, or lab work preferred.
• Familiarity with DFMEA, DVP&R, APQP, or structured validation processes is a plus.
• Exposure to FEA, simulation, or thermal analysis is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Exposure to battery pack systems or high-voltage applications.
• Experience with prototype builds or manufacturing environments.
• Experience with flexible circuits, harnesses, connectors, or electrical assemblies.

Skills

• Strong proficiency with 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks strongly preferred; NX experience also considered).
• Exposure to DFM principles and product development processes.
• Hands-on experience with prototyping, mechanical assembly, or lab work.
• Familiarity with DFMEA, DVP&R, APQP, or structured validation processes.
• Exposure to FEA, simulation, or thermal analysis.

Benefits

This role is not eligible for sponsorship.

Pay

Salaried Exempt

Schedule

Office and Manufacturing Environment