Design Engineer

EnerSys is a 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.

Motive Power applications include industrial lift trucks and pallet jacks, rail equipment, mining equipment, and airline ground support equipment. Some of the motive power brands include Hawker, Ironclad, General Battery, and Fiamm. Wherever there is a need for motive power, EnerSys offers the perfect energy solution.

Job Purpose

Design Engineer responsible for battery design and engineering analyses on batteries. The selected engineer will work with other members of the engineering department to create design solutions that meet customer requirements and company objectives. Responsible for ensuring that product designs are fit for purpose.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Drafting knowledge using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Creating BOM’s and Materials in BaaN, SAP, and Windchill.
• Creating and Publishing internal Work Instructions and Process Specifications.
• Supporting projects for product development and product improvement.
• Collaborating with designers, engineers, and technicians.
• Assisting in the gathering, organization, and analysis of data relating to engineering sponsored projects throughout the Americas; this may include traveling to our EnerSys facilities to coordinate prototype builds, new product/process introduction, special testing, assembly trials, and material or process evaluation.
• Providing technical assistance on an as-needed basis to Management, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Service, Purchasing, Quality, and other members of the Engineering Team on special projects as they develop through the normal course of business
• Support OEM Specs maintenance with design data validation.
• Assisting Sales with conceptual designs for unique applications.
• Other functions and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or Associates Degree and equivalent of 2 years in related Engineering position.
• At least 2 years’ experience with Solidworks.

TRAVEL REQUIRED: 10%

General Job Requirements

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to differentiate colors.
• This position will work in an office setting, expect minimal physical demands.
• Must be able and willing to do overnight travel

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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