Wiring Design Release Engineer

American Battery Solutions is seeking a Temporary Wiring Design Release Engineer for our Lake Orion, MI location.

About the Role

The Wiring Design Release Engineer is responsible for designing battery pack internal electrical connectivity systems for internal ABS and external customer products.

Responsibilities

• Lead harness topology and partitioning.
• Package components and collaborate with other systems within the application.
• Optimize harness complexity across product lines to leverage standardization & modularity.
• Lead coding of all circuits.
• Complete electrical connectivity design for a battery system including Wire-list and DEF files for composite harness design, Load analysis.
• Review and anticipate voltage drop calculations and circuit sizing.
• Determine in-line connector pin count and circuit protection.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineers and BMS Hardware Engineers to ensure all internal and customer-specific requirements are met.
• Track and report on program progress to ensure requirements are met in a timely manner.
• Support pre-launch builds as well as product launches.
• Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations.
• Maintain predictable and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum of four (4) years of wiring experience within the Automotive Industry.
• Experience designing & specifying wire harnesses, flexible printed circuits (FPC), and automotive low- and high-voltage connector systems.
• Understanding of design best practices for wire routings, fixations, shielding & grounding.
• Understanding of common industry standards governing connector and wire harness design and manufacturing.
• Ability to interface with connector, PDC, vehicle architecture, and systems engineers to manage all electrical aspects of the wiring design.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Key Competencies

• Decision Making & Analysis: Makes sound decisions based upon a mixture of data-driven analysis, expertise, experience, and judgment; collects relevant information, seeks input from others, and identifies connections and/or root causes of problems.
• Continual Improvement: Displays a consistent orientation toward producing the highest quality products or services, while keeping a focus on sustainability. Constantly looking for incremental improvements in work processes and results.
• Delivers Results: Achievement-oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before.
• Assertiveness: Maintaining a position when you know you are right; standing up to others and expressing views without fear or for approval and without engaging in unnecessary aggression.
• Takes Initiative: Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
• Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategic Priorities Focused: Understands and actively supports the organization’s mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen.
• Must be able to maintain attention for long periods of time.

About Us

American Battery Solutions Inc. (“ABS”) is a manufacturer of advanced batteries for commercial, fleet, and industrial on- and off-road vehicles. Located in the heart of the U.S. automotive region with facilities in Michigan and Ohio. In 2023, ABS was acquired by Komatsu, a world leader in construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment in support of Komatsu’s 2050 carbon neutrality goal. ABS continues to operate as an independent entity serving Komatsu applications while expanding and growing our core commercial, fleet, and industrial business.

As we have grown, ABS has assembled a world-class team of dedicated and experienced engineers. This team is equipped with a deep understanding of high-voltage, automotive-grade battery systems from concept development and prototyping, to testing and validation, to high-volume production. We pride ourselves on developing a diverse team of next-generation battery experts.

Location

The American Battery Solutions Headquarters and Innovation Center is located in Orion Township, in the heart of Southeast Michigan. Orion Township is a Pure Michigan Trail Town with a long-standing dedication to enhancing trails and pathways in its community, home to the Polly Ann Trail, Paint Creek Trail, and Iron Belle Trail. The township boasts more than 50 miles of trails.

Southeast Michigan also offers some of the best dining, educational opportunities, regional sporting events, and vast outdoor activities that Michigan has to offer.