High Voltage Hardware Engineer

Company: Zero Labs Automotive
Location: Gardena
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionZero Labs Product Development Team is pursuing High Voltage Hardware Engineers who will focus on applying Zero Labs's electrification technology to a wide variety of new and innovative applications. They will be responsible for component design requirements, execution of design, detailed analysis and design verification testing of High Voltage Battery hardware interface and disconnect components. They will also provide technical direction and product development leadership for the broader team.

• Synthesize component requirements from Electrical Architecture, Application Packaging, System and Software requirements.
• Assess existing components for suitability in new application
• For new or modified components, compile all vital requirement documents for the component purchasing process and provide technical expertise during purchasing process.
• Facilitate and provide technical direction to the component Product Development Team (PDT).
• Negotiate design changes with stakeholders and update component requirement documents.
• Facilitate component Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) review meetings.
• Review and approve electrical and mechanical interface design simulations, analysis, design demonstration plans and software verification requirements.
• Sign off on design requirements in compliance verification documents.
• Production Release components as required to meet program timing.
• Review and approve validation plans as well as the component Supplier's manufacturing process.
• Facilitate hardware warranty review meetings.
• Supervise Supplier development progress.
• Input design and verification lessons learned into Bill of Design documents.Requirements
  • 2+ years of experience in Design, Development, Validation and release for automotive electrical/electronic components.
  • Proven global experience working directly with electrical component Suppliers.
  • Experience with Component Statement of Requirements (SOR) and Component Technical Specification (CTS) development and change document management.
  • Experience with automotive PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) quality processes.
  • Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical systems and components.
  • Experience with high voltage battery related failure modes, design and control mitigation strategies, and root cause analysis.
  • Ability to tackle, coordinate, define, and design complex systems specifications, input/output processes and working parameters.
  • Functional knowledge of electrification and energy storage systems.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Masters of Science degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related degree.
  • 5+ years of experience in Design, Development, Validation, and release for automotive electrical/electronic components.
  • Experience completing Electrical Worst-Case Electrical Analysis.
  • High level of competence in writing and comprehending electrical and hardware requirements and understanding of hardware and software design and failure modes in electronic modules.
  • Knowledge of EV propulsion system architecture and system implementations and requirements.
  • Knowledge of EV charging architecture implementations and requirements.
  • Proven technical and professional skills in systems engineering area.
  • Understanding of electrical design analysis and design verification of high voltage and low voltage circuits, fuses, contactors, current sensors, battery management controllers, solid state relays, EMC, printed circuit board layout, serial communications, diagnostics and application software.
  • Understanding of mechanical design analysis and design verification of module packaging, fasteners, injection molding, stamping, extrusions, die casting, sheet metal, bus bars, wiring, electrical connectors, connector pin crimps, sealing systems, adhesives, printed circuit board construction, thermal interfaces, high voltage creepage and clearance.BenefitsWhy else you should work here... In addition to a lively, engaging, and collaborative work environment, Zero Labs provides generous time off and flexible healthcare benefits. Full time employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the month following hire.
    • Zero Labs provides performance-based opportunities for promotion and increases in pay and PTO.
    • Competitive compensation based on experience.
    • Comprehensive benefits package
    • Holidays and Paid Time Off Paid time off (PTO)
    • Annual company paid holidays
    • Work in a high-growth start up that will redefine classic and electric vehicles
    • Opportunity for Stock OptionsZero Labs is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, past or present military service or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.About Zero Labs Automotive Zero Labs Automotive based in Los Angeles, California is an automotive and industrial design, technology and engineering firm with a focus on developing the Premium Classic Electric Vehicles. Less than a year we have been featured in TopGear, MotorTrend, GQ, Robb Report, Esquire and hundreds of othersCommitted to a clean energy future. We have put together an incredible team of entrepreneurs, engineers, designers, researchers, car enthusiasts, futurists, clean energy experts and more. Our team has multiple decades of experiences working at some of the largest companies in the world, on everything from innovation and ideation, to marketing and customer experience.

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