ABOUT ONE
To transition away from fossil fuels, the world needs innovative and affordable technology. That’s why Our Next Energy (ONE) is accelerating the world’s progress toward net zero emissions and electrification by doubling the range of electric vehicles, prioritizing safety and building a sustainable U.S. supply chain.Founded in 2020, ONE designs and manufactures energy storage solutions for vehicles, renewables and the grid that use safe, sustainable LFP chemistry based on abundant iron. ONE is headquartered in Novi, Michigan with offices in Fremont, CA, Torrance, CA and Boston.
In 2024, ONE will start battery production at the ONE Circle Gigafactory in Van Buren Township, Michigan. ONE is looking for a wide variety of innovators to help us engineer, test, improve, manufacture and market our technology. Join the #ONETeam today and be part of Forbes #3 “Best Startups to Work For” in 2023.ONE team members are transforming the energy storage industry worldwide. The future will arrive faster if we build it together. Visit www.one.ai/careers for more information.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Thermal Systems Engineer to join our dynamic energy storage product development team. As a Thermal Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing and developing cutting-edge energy storage solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in thermal system design, familiarity with relevant codes and standards, and expertise in component selection and sizing.Ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination.
Candidates should have demonstrated the ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment and be excellent at multi-tasking.This job is based at ONE’s headquarters in Novi, MI
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate as a standalone role and responsible for owning thermal systems (comprising of HVAC, heat exchangers, fluid transfer, and topology) for battery energy storage systems
- Architect, mature and develop BESS/module thermal systems from initial product scope and concepts through to design & release of prototype level components and systems
- Down-select thermal solutions generated based on quantifiable product attributes, system cost and weight
- Derive performance requirements and develop and release engineering design specifications
- Develop and mature 3D geometry of HVAC housings, ducts, heat exchangers, fluid transfer components, and fluid routing
- Innovate, develop, and improve engineering development processes continuously
- Develop alternative concepts and support or perform trade study analyses
- Track weight, cost, thermal, and power allocations
- Prepare Statement of Work (SOW), Critical Item Development Specification (CIDS), Interface Control Document (ICD), and Source Selection Plan (SSP) for a Request for Proposal (RFP) to industry suppliers, or for other purposes as required.
- Manage supplier design development progress, technical action item list, and transfer of engineering communication; interface with suppliers virtually and onsite; evaluate supplier cost quotes
- Provide technical oversight and direction to suppliers during design development and validation to ensure performance, test, and/or design requirements are being met.
- Prepare comprehensive technical reports and proposals; prepare for and present at formal Design Reviews
- Investigate, respond, and implement corrective action to Production, supplier or field issues
- Support prototype builds, create test plans, execute tests and create test reports to validate designs, mitigate risks and/or troubleshoot problems
- Develop plans and estimates for future projects (ROMs, BOEs, project plans, informal estimates) in response to customer and contractual requirements.
Qualifications
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant thermal engineering experience
- Broad experience with automotive thermal systems (HVAC, chillers, pumps, fans, heat exchangers, etc.) and prototyping.
- First-principles knowledge of vehicle attributes as it relates to thermal systems including heat transfer, internal flows, durability, vehicle packaging
- Experience with NX, Teamcenter and Vis Mockup is a plus
- Basic management skills, including planning and organization, decision making, problem solving, and project management.
- Strong communication abilities with a preference for working in teams and mentoring engineers.
- A detail-oriented personality with solid documentation and reporting skills.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team.
