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Sr CAD Designer, Battery Engineering

Proterra

Proterra

Design
Greer, SC, USA
Posted on Saturday, August 24, 2024

Position Overview

This position, in the CAD team, will play a critical role in driving process and methodology for releasing battery and powered components and assemblies as a part of the broader Powered and Battery Engineering teams at Volvo. The primary objective is to enable Volvo to meet its ambitious business goals through clean, timely design releases.

About the Role – You will:

  • Create, modify, and manage the top-level CAD and BOM for our battery product assemblies
  • DMU analysis – responsible for verifying top-level assembly is clean and free from interferences, model duplicates, and model revision management
  • BOM management – create part numbers for release and manage revisions to mechanical and electrical components in our PLM system
  • Help establish best practice methodologies and guidelines for PLM and CAD use
  • Assist the engineering team by providing support for mechanical and electrical systems, using 3DExperience CATIA to create parts, assemblies and drawings
  • Provide technical assistance and guidance on work methods and procedures to less experienced personnel engaged in related work
  • Ensure proper part/EBOM standards are followed to support part naming, numbering and attribute set up including Unit of Measure, Part Weight, Customer Part Numbers, Make/Buy designation and others deemed critical
  • Support the broader interests, work, and priorities of the Battery Engineering team as needs arise
  • Provide IT support to troubleshoot, evaluate, and choose software updates, additions, customizations and improvements for PLM and CAD tools and roles

About You:

  • Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization
  • Team player who understands and demonstrates by example the importance of working well with others both internal and external to the organization
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity
  • Data-driven, resourceful, and diligent
  • Keen eye for detail – this job requires a person who loves to be thorough, precise and take great care about minute details
  • Strong time management and organizational skills
  • Sound judgment and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

Qualifications:

  • 5-8 years’ relevant experience in 3D modeling of mechanical designs
  • Proficient in 3D CAD design and 2D drafting (including GD&T) of mechanical components with Dassault Systemes software (CATIA V5, ENOVIA, 3DExperience)
  • Proficient with computers and software, such as Microsoft Excel
  • Strong understanding of change control, PDM (Enovia, etc) and PLM (Arena, etc) tools, workflows and approval routing
  • Knowledge of CAD, 2D drafting, materials, specifications and manufacturing process
  • Strong Understanding of CAD modeling best practices
  • Familiar with the product development cycle – concept, design, development, test, & production
  • Methodical and diligent thinker and a desire to work with a strong sense of quality and craft

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associates or higher degree in Drafting and Design, Engineering (or related field)
  • Experience in similar industry designing highly configurable products
  • Knowledge of the application and interpretation of GD&T principles
  • Understanding of energy storage systems architecture, and/or commercial bus, heavy truck, automotive or vehicle systems designs (mechanical, electrical, and thermal aspects)

Job Details:

  • Base Location: Remote
  • Travel: 0-20%
  • Compensation: $129,37 - $158,323/yr