Job Description

Mechanical Battery Engineer, Oxford £40,000 - £50,000 + Benefits
 
Unknown Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Battery Systems Engineer to join our Engineering client’s team on a permanent basis,  This is an exciting varied role where you will be involved in the development of a wide range of battery systems for applications including automotive, aviation and aerospace, marine and defence, working on the latest technology development projects.
 
We are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic, results driven Mechanical Battery Engineer with a background in thermal engineering, modelling and simulation and some hands on build/assembly work.
 
Mechanical Battery Engineer responsibilities:
 
Leading at least one major customer project.
Designing, assembling and testing prototype batteries.
Thermal and structural simulation of batteries and cells.
Requirements analysis and engineering specification development.
Liaising with external design contractors and battery integration partners.
Shape company’s future by actively driving and contributing to the Battery Development Strategy and taking ownership of one or more strategic development areas.
Ongoing development of processes, specifications and documentation.
Contribution to the development of new project initiatives and proposals.
Implementing safe systems of work.
 
Mechanical Battery Engineer Requirements:
 
Essential:
 
Educated to degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent.
Experience of Li-Ion pack design/development in a professional or academic setting.
Experience of CAD software (e.g. Solidworks).
Experience of FEA software for thermal and structural analysis.
Experience in welding/joining processes such as soldering, ultrasonic soldering, ultrasonic welding, resistance welding and more.
Good appreciation of health and safety in an engineering environment.
Highly disciplined, analytical, well organised, able to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience in project management.
 
Advantageous:
 
Understanding of the differences between Li-Ion and Lithium-Sulfur.
Understanding of other engineering disciplines e.g. electrical, software, chemistry.
Knowledge of battery pack testing standards such as ECE Reg 100, UN 38.3 or DO347.
Knowledge of design for manufacture.
Experience of battery pack or cell testing.

If interested in the role of Mechanical Battery Engineer then please contact Wilson Leung at Unknown Recruitment on +447955496036 or send an up-to-date WORD CV to wcleung@unknownrecruitment.co.uk all correspondence and conversations for the role will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
 

Skills Required