Battery Design Engineer

With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities, Ascentek provides an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day.

What you will enjoy by being a part of a 2024 USA Great Place to Work certified company:

A position that is: Salary, Full time, Mon-Fri

• Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• FSA/HSA options
• Paid parental leave
• Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Pet Insurance Benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• 21 Paid Days Off
• 7 Paid Holidays

• Short-term Incentive Plan (STIP), ask your Talent Partner for details
• Dress For Your Day (casual dress environment)
• Paid comprehensive on-the-job training
• Company computer provided
• Career advancement opportunities

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO OUR TEAM:

As a Battery Design Engineer, you will serve as the subject matter expert for advanced SolidWorks modeling and simulation, driving the design and optimization of our next-generation battery packs. You will establish and lead our digital twin program, building a foundational model library that accelerates design cycles and improves accuracy in predicting thermal, mechanical, and performance behavior. Your expertise will help bridge the gap between digital designs and real-world prototypes, ensuring safety, manufacturability, and system reliability. In this highly collaborative role, you will partner with R&D, engineering, and manufacturing teammates to deliver innovative, high-performance solutions that keep Ascentek at the forefront of energy storage technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead development of a digital twin program to simulate battery performance, mechanical stress, thermal management, and potential failure modes
• Build and maintain a comprehensive model library for thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties of battery components and materials
• Utilize simulation results to provide data-driven design recommendations to the engineering team
• Design battery pack components and assemblies using SolidWorks, ensuring manufacturability and assembly fit
• Apply advanced Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) techniques and perform tolerance stack-up analysis
• Collaborate with R&D to transition digital models into physical prototypes, ensuring alignment between design intent and hardware performance
• Contribute to the creation and execution of test plans to validate simulation models against prototype data
• Incorporate design for manufacturability principles into all battery system designs
• Design injection molded parts and associated tooling
• Design sheet metal parts and components for progressive stamping processes
• Manage the Engineering Change Order (ECO) process for battery designs
• Partner cross-functionally to troubleshoot issues and recommend design changes that improve product safety and performance
• Maintain awareness of industry standards and apply best practices in battery system safety and reliability

Education:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree with strong emphasis in design

Experience and/or Training:

• 5+ years in mechanical design or simulation, preferably with battery systems, electronics packaging, or complex electromechanical products
• Demonstrated proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD software for complex 3-D modeling
• Hands-on experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools (e.g., ANSYS, SolidWorks Simulation)
• Proven application of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis
• Experience in transitioning designs from digital models to validated prototypes
• Familiarity with thermal management techniques and electrical property considerations in battery systems

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to manage multiple high-impact projects in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative and adaptable team player with a solutions-oriented mindset

Experience and/or Training:

• SolidWorks certification a plus
• Direct experience developing digital twin programs for complex systems
• Knowledge of battery safety standards (UL, IEC, UN 38.3)
• Background in high-reliability industries such as automotive, aerospace, or grid storage

Physical, Mental, Environmental Demands:

• Office and lab-based role with hands-on work involving electronic hardware and test equipment
• Frequent sitting, walking, and computer use; occasional lifting up to 25 lbs
• Ability to concentrate on complex tasks for extended periods

The anticipated hiring range for the role you are applying for is between $85,000 and $100,000 annually. This anticipated hiring range is based on several factors, and subject to increase based on the below:

1. Experience and qualifications: The depth of relevant experience and specific skills you bring to the position.
2. Education and certifications: Any additional qualifications that enhance your ability to succeed in the role.
3. Market and industry benchmarks: We compare compensation packages with industry standards to ensure we are competitive.
4. Internal equity: We strive to maintain pay equity across the organization to ensure fairness for all teammates performing similar work.

At Ascentek, we are committed to providing accurate and up-to-date information about our career opportunities. For the most accurate job descriptions, salary details, and benefit information, we encourage you to visit our official careers page at https://www.ascentek.com/careers/.

Ascentek is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.