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American Battery Solutions is now hiring a Temporary Wiring Design Release Engineer in Lake Orion, MI.
Job Summary

The Wiring Design Release Engineer is a key position responsible for designing and battery pack internal electrical connectivity systems for internal ABS and external customer products.

Responsibilities

• Lead harness topology and partitioning.
• Package components and collaborate with other systems within the application.
• Optimize harness complexity across product lines to leverage standardization & modularity.
• Lead coding of all circuits.
• Complete electrical connectivity design for a batter system including Wire-list and DEF files for composite harness design, Load analysis.
• Review and anticipate voltage drop calculations circuit sizing.
• In-line connector pin count determination and circuit protection.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineers and BMS Hardware Engineers to ensure all internal and customer-specific requirements are met.
• Track and report on program progress to ensure requirements are met in a timely manner.
• Support pre-launch builds as well as product launches.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.
• Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum of four (4) years of wiring experience within the Automotive Industry.
• Experience designing & specifying wire harnesses, flexible printed circuits (FPC), and automotive low- and high-voltage connector systems.
• Understanding of design best practices for wire routings, fixations, shielding & grounding
• Understanding of common industry standards governing connector and wire harness design and manufacturing
• Ability to interface with connector, PDC, vehicle architecture, and systems engineers to manage all electrical aspects of the wiring design.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and oral communications.

Key Competencies:

• 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.
• Delivers Results: Achievement-oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before.
• Assertiveness: Maintaining a position when you know you are right; standing up to others and expressing views without fear or for approval and without engaging in unnecessary aggression.
• Takes Initiative: Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
• Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategic Priorities Focused: Understands and actively supports the organization’s mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities.

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 the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen.
• Must be able to maintain attention for long periods of time.

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!

AMERICAN BATTERY SOLUTIONS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.