SITE ENGINEERING & DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL - BMS
Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?
Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.
BATTERY SYSTEMS ENGINEER
RESPONSABILITIES AND ACTIVITIES :
Battery Systems:
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Responsible for performing battery pack design; emphasis on architectural and electrical aspects
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Develops test procedures and cell cycling equipment for performing electrical product and component evaluations (both internally and in labs)
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Perform technical risk and performance analysis and simulation
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Maintain time records and project reports as required
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Participate in process improvement
Collaboration:
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Collaborates with customer and development team to analyze and document requirements
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Collaborate with other engineers on the global team as needed or required
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Perform 5S duties at the end of the day/week
Support:
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Provide technical guidance to all engineering disciplines through all phases of the APQP development process
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Support customer integration and validation of battery pack, onsite when required
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Support program management in post-sourcing reviews of hardware, software and systems
Legal Compliance:
- This role operates under TISAX confidentiality level [Level 2], requiring appropriate handling of sensitive information
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Ensure legal compliance with state, federal and OSHA requirements
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Ensure ISO procedures are followed
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Maintain compliance with all company policies, work instructions and procedures
PROFILE :
Personal Background
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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, Materials Science or related engineering field
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Required: Minimum of 8+ years of experience in engineering, ideally in the battery or automotive industry with hybrid and/or electric vehicles
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Preferred: 4 years’ experience in battery pack development
Job Technical Skills
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Strong knowledge of DFMEA process
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Experience with schematic software
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Experience with design verification
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Ability to review customer requirements and develop gap analysis to establish variant lists
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Background in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering and battery systems is a big plus
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Familiarity with automotive quality systems (IATF/ISO standards)
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Knowledge of quality, safety and manufacturability of battery packs
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Experience with high voltage and high capacity lithium ion battery systems: LTO and NMC preferred
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Experience specifying and setting up tests with cyclers and other diagnostic equipment
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Experience with BMS software control algorithms and hardware design preferred
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Experience with power electronics preferred
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Demonstrable experience with tools and test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, meters, diagnostics/analysis software) to perform standardized certification testing
Job Soft Skills
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Independent and proactive problem solver
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Comfortable working in a cross-functional, international team environment
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Stay focused on the quality of every deliverable by ensuring consistency and adherence to high standards, as well as paying close attention to even the minutest details involved
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Ability to possess higher-order thinking skills that enable one to see both sides of the coin. Provide solutions by creating and implementing new methodologies
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Balance listening and talking, speaking and writing clearly and accurately, influencing others, keeping others informed
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Taking ownership of our work, doing what is needed without being asked, following through
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Planning ahead, managing time well, being on time, being cost conscious, thinking of better ways to do things
Work Environment
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Team of 5 locally plus strong support from a 40-person European team (Poland, France, Germany)
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Travel: Once per month (e.g., to Indiana – 3 hour drive)
At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.
Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.
Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.
With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.
Elkhart-Indiana, IN, US, 46514
Nearest Major Market: Elkhart
Nearest Secondary Market: South Bend