Electrical Engineer, Advanced Battery Systems for Hybrid Vehicles

Quantum Technologies, Inc., an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of alternative fuel systems, has an opening for an Electrical Engineer, Advanced Battery Systems for Hybrid Vehicles at our Lake Forest, CA facility. Quantum offers a challenging work environment, opportunities for growth, salaries commensurate with experience and a competitive benefits package. Visit our web site at www.qtww.com for additional information on the company. (Please do NOT submit your resume directly to the HR email address or fax number on our website.) To apply, please click the Apply Now button below. EEO Employer

POSITION TITLE: Electrical Engineer, Advanced Battery Systems for Hybrid Vehicles

 

REPORTING TO: Manager, Energy Storage

 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Electrical engineering position in the Energy Storage Group focusing on the integration of advanced battery technology in Hybrid vehicles.  Position will determine and communicate electrical requirements and concerns for hybrid vehicle battery systems.  Work with suppliers and customers to comprehend all requirements, generate specifications and validation plans, oversee validation and drawing generation, and release system to production.  Experience in the automotive industry strongly preferred.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·  Generate plans, perform, and document testing of advanced automotive battery systems and chargers for hybrid vehicle applications.

·  Oversee and coordinate third party testing.

·  Interface between internal groups to communicate electrical engineering needs.

·  Work with customer and engineering team to comprehend system requirements.

·  Participate in DFMEA activities internally and with suppliers to insure product failure modes and test plans are comprehended.

·  Participate in DFM/DFA activities internally and with suppliers to insure product design is cost effective and conforms to the manufacturing & assembly plans.

·  Generate block diagrams, schematics, and analyses required for component/system development.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Experience / training / education:

·  BS or MS in Electrical Engineering.

·  5 years experience in related field preferred.

·  Automotive experience strongly preferred.

·  Strong mechanical aptitude for integration of systems into vehicles.

·  Electro/Mechanical Design Engineering.

·  Power Electronics.

 

 

Physical Requirements:

 

This is primarily a sedentary office position with employees working in a controlled office environment.  The employee moves within the building to collect, deliver, and copy information and documents.  The position uses a computer terminal to access, input, and retrieve data.  Finger dexterity may be required to operate computer keyboard and calculator.  Some travel may be involved requiring employee to lift their own luggage and walk throughout airports.