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Job Title: Staff Engineer, Battery ReliabilityLocation: Waukesha, WisconsinIndustry: EngineeringJob Category: Engineering - ElectricalJob DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Battery Reliability Engineer to join our EnergyTechnology business group. Our ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the reliability,safety, and performance of our company's battery technology. As a Battery Reliability Engineer, yourduties will include, but are not limited to, conducting reliability risk assessment and DfR initiatives onLi-ion battery powered products proceeding to planning and overseeing the execution ofdemonstration tests. Other responsibilities include analyzing test data, determining root causes offailures, and developing and implementing strategies to improve battery reliability.This position will report to the Engineering Director or Supervisor. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:•Develop a process for defining cell, module and system level reliability assessment forvarious technology products utilizing Li-ion cells such as Energy Storage Systems (ESS) andIoT devices. •Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, such as product design engineers, todevelop battery performance and reliability metrics.•Develop a comprehensive understanding of different battery chemistries and technologiesand their suitability to various applications with emphasis on reliability and fieldperformance.•Gain a deep understanding of the operating environment and performance requirements forLi-ion battery applications for Generac products.•Apply expertise in statistical analysis to identify trends in battery performance and improvereliability through predictive models as well as demonstration.•Drive validation excellence and lead other team members to a high standard by closelymonitoring their design verification and validation plans, aiding, and escalating any concernsto leadership. •Develop and maintain detailed and accurate records of battery performance and reliabilitydata.•Provide input during Risk Assessments, FMEA/DFMEAs, and Design Reviews.•Investigate failure modes and root causes of battery failures and recommend correctiveactions.•Develop and implement strategies to improve battery reliability, including improvements inmanufacturing processes and selection of new batteries with greater longevity, capacity, andefficiency.•Manage third party resources (external labs, consultants, etc.) to fulfill delegated workpackages including statement of work development, scope management, commercialagreements, and Engineering+- reports.•Support product development plans (schedule, product cost, meeting design inputs).•Mentor and teach less experienced engineers.•Other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:•Master of Science Degree in Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, ChemicalEngineering or related discipline.•7 + years of relevant work experience in battery reliability engineering, preferably in theautomotive or energy storage industry.•Demonstrated success in developing and implementing battery reliability programs.Additional Skills Preferred:•PhD in Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or relateddiscipline.•Certification in Reliability engineering. •Experience developing and/or validating power electronic products.•Experience with renewable energy products.Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:•Good knowledge of battery safety, cell chemistry, and environmental factors affecting theperformance of batteries.•Experience with reliability failure modes of technologies involving power electronics andfailure mechanisms with respect to reliability.•Experience with statistical analysis tools and methods to identify and analyze trends inperformance data.•Good understanding of relevant test standards (IEEE, JEDEC, IEC etc.).•Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projectswith competing priorities.•Strong communication skills, with an ability to present complex information in a clear andconcise manner.•Strong decision-making skills.Security Clearance Required: NoVisa Candidate Considered: NoCompensacin: $150,000.00 - $168,000.00 per year MAKING THE INDUSTRY'S BEST MATCHESDBSI Services is widely recognized as one of the industry's fastest growing staffing agencies. Thanks to our longstanding experience in various industries, we have the capacity to build meaningful, long-lasting relationships with all our clients. Our success is a result of our commitment to the best people, the best solutions and the best results. Our Story:
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