Principal Systems Engineer
- Full-Time
- Reading, PA
- Enersys
- Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
EnerSys is the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products. We continue to grow in our industry by ensuring all employees possess the following core competencies: customer focused, team player, engaged, ethical, strong communication skills, and works safely.
Job Purpose
The Principal Systems Engineer will support the enabling of new technology through commercialization of advanced energy storage systems based on the latest Lithium Ion based chemistries and required safety system. This position will report to the Systems Engineering Manager and will be responsible for design and development activities based upon technical and functional product requirements. The engineer fulfilling this role will effectively participate in concurrent complex projects with a focus on achieving technical and financial objectives by working closely with multi-disciplined engineering teams. The ideal candidate should have comprehensive and demonstrated knowledge of systems engineering, analysis, and requirements management principles during product development.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvide design authority and ownership of products over the entire lifecycle
Leads the definition and application of processes to design, develop, and/or evaluate requirements of advanced energy storage systems
Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints
Collaborate with Compliance Engineers to incorporate all applicable industry standard and regulatory requirements into product design
Conduct system requirements analysis including preparation of system and subsystem functional analysis (hardware and software)
Coordinate design teams to allocate requirements and ensure full traceability throughout the product development life cycle
Lead the creation of Requirements Verification Matrix and plans
Perform analyses for complex battery systems at all levels including concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal
Prepare and review engineering and technical documentation such as test plans, analyses, reports, and change proposals
Contribute to and approves the writing of guides, procedures, and instructions for proper handling, testing, and use of battery systems
Prepares pre-proposal costs and technical assessments
Lead various safety tool implementations such as FTA, FMEA, and HAZOP
Provide technical oversight to contractors
QualificationsPreferred MS in EE, Physics, or similar with 8+ experience (with telecom applications is a plus)
Experience with managing and analyzing Stakeholder requirements
4+ years’ experience with developing and testing battery product performance and safety
Experience with SOC and SOH analysis, chemistry selection, battery sizing for power, energy and mechanical constraints, and design
Advanced understanding of analog and digital electronics
Demonstrated technical proficiency and advocacy of Requirements Management tools (e.g., Medini, DOORs, Polarian)
Understanding of both hardware and software development processes and requirements
Background of performing system analysis and simulation to guide product development and requirements
General Job Requirements- This position will work in an office setting, expect minimal physical demands.
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