Job Summary The Supervisor Systems Test Engineering will be responsible for planning and managing the systems testing group, responsible for the verification of customer requirements on high-voltage automotive battery packs. The Battery Systems Test Engineering team is responsible for working cross-functionally, (including systems engineering, validation, testing, product engineering, software engineering, and program management teams), to define and execute development testing designed to verify system-level requirements at a battery pack; instrument DUTs for CV testing; create problem reports and drive resolution of these problems; and collect, process, analyze, and communicate test data to internal and external customers. The Systems Test Engineer Supervisor will be assigned specific project-level activities that fall under the team’s responsibility. This position supports the large Systems Test Engineering group in process and tool development to advance efficiency within the team.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the engineering leader and technical expert within the Systems Test Engineering team.
- Answer questions and resolve issues brought forth by the engineering team members.
- Create detailed system test engineering plans, processes, and procedures for engineering staff to use and abide by.
- Monitor systems test project performance and provide recommendations as required.
- Propose and oversee budgets and timelines for system test engineering projects.
- Check and confirm the accuracy of the work performed and the methods used by system test engineering staff.
- Conduct various tests and quality assurance checks to verify the quality of completed projects.
- Monitor and determine various staffing and training needs.
- Hire, train, and supervise engineering staff members.
- Leads development of the battery system verification test plans and budgets; executes the test plan for the development of battery pack systems to ensure compliance with customer requirements.
- Lead and drive problem resolution of issues identified during testing, utilizing the cross-functional engineering team.
- Statistically analyzes the subsequent test data, creates tables/charts, prepares/presents the test reports to internal and external teams, supports correlation to virtual validation efforts.
- Collaborates with lead system engineers to integrate project-specific system verification test plans and test cases into the requirement management system, updating them, and their traceability.
- Supports and consults the validation team on higher-risk design validation testing items.
- Collaborates with other key functional engineering groups to support and consult with them on their verification-related tasks.
Position Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Software, Electrical, or Systems Engineering (or equivalent).
- Minimum of five (5) years engineering of experience in systems testing, system verification, or HIL testing of lithium-ion battery or EV projects.
- Experience developing and executing testing on CAN-based systems either on bench or in-vehicle.
- Experienced with the handling of both low and high-voltage lithium-ion battery systems.
- Demonstrated leadership skills necessary to manage and develop a team through past assignments.
- Organizational competencies and project management skills to keep projects, processes, and the entire engineering team on track.
- Expert communicator, capable of concisely presenting highly technical test data to internal and external customers, and cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Software, Electrical, or Systems Engineering (or equivalent).
- Minimum of seven (7) years’ engineering experience in lithium-ion battery systems testing on production battery pack programs.
- Product experience with Li-Ion batteries, battery pack design, electric vehicles, power systems, alternative energy systems, electronic control units (ECUs), battery management systems (BMS), MEMS, and sensors.
- Educated on common lithium-ion cell, module, and battery pack test certifications.
- Previous leadership assignments of technical teams.
Key Competencies
- Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Priorities Focused: Understands and actively supports the organization’s mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities.
- 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.
- Takes Initiative: Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
- Delivers Results: Achievement-oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before.
- Develops and Manages Employees: Actively develops knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees to leverage high performance.
- Thinks Strategically: Acts with the long-term future in mind. Considers future impact when weighing decisions. Anticipates trends and future consequences.
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment.
- Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen.
- May need to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or reach overhead.
- The person in this position needs to occasionally move about in industrial environments, and on uneven terrain.
- Works in a temperature-controlled office environment, with occasional work in outdoor weather conditions, and in industrial environments.
- The noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud.
Why Join Us American Battery Solutions (ABS) provides comprehensive 100% employer paid benefit plans to employees and their family, competitive salary and retirement program. ABS employs a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Benefits Overview
- Paid time off includes 4 weeks, 15 holidays, and parental leave.
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) offerings.
- Company provided 401K savings plan with immediately vested matching contributions to help you save for retirement.
- Voluntary benefits offerings.
- Tuition assistance.
- Employee Referral Program.
- Employee development and career growth opportunities.
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 continuing to expand and grow 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.
The Location - Lake Orion American Battery Solutions Headquarters and Innovation Center is located in the heart of South-East Michigan in Orion Township. Orion Township is a Pure Michigan Trail Town that has a long-standing dedication to enhancing trails and pathways in its community, which is 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 boasts some of the best eating around! Whether your interest is in furthering your education, enjoying one of the many regional sporting events, or enjoying the vast outdoors that Michigan has to offer, you’ll be at the center of it here!
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