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Pack Performance Engineer

Gotion, Inc.
Location
Irvine, California
Posted
26 days ago
Department
Cell Manufacturing
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
  • 7+ years of experience in battery systems, BMS, or pack engineering at an EV OEM or battery systems supplier
  • Hands-on experience with SOC/SOP estimation, cell balancing, and isolation measurement
  • Demonstrated experience defining charge/discharge current limits and power boundaries across SOC, temperature, and cell capability
  • BMS and Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) integration experience
  • Experience defining battery system requirements and performance attributes, with functional safety traceability
Nice to have
  • A demonstrated 'T-shaped' background spanning both BMS/controls and pack hardware/thermal domains, rather than depth in only one
  • Experience in a high-volume EV production environment, including support through production ramp
  • Direct ownership of functional safety (ISO 26262) traceability from requirement to validation
  • Prior experience at an EV OEM or battery systems integrator (e.g. supporting passenger, commercial, or energy storage platforms)
What the job really is

The Pack Performance Engineer at Gotion Inc. is responsible for bridging the technical aspects of battery cells, battery management systems (BMS), and vehicle integration. This role involves defining and validating battery pack performance, establishing power limits, and ensuring effective integration with vehicle systems. The engineer will also lead performance testing and manage thermal performance from design through validation, collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the process.

Benefits
  • Base pay range of $130,000 — $160,000 USD, depending on skills, qualifications, experiences, and location
Things to weigh
  • Role involves a hybrid focus across multiple disciplines, which may require a broad skill set
  • No specific mention of additional benefits or perks beyond salary
  • The job description reflects a draft for hiring-manager review, which may indicate evolving role expectations
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