Cushman & Wakefield Global, Inc is hiring a Technical Specialist - Battery Disconnect Unit

Cushman & Wakefield is hiring a Technical Specialist - Battery Disconnect Unit to develop robust strategies for the industry-leading integration of BDUs into Electric and Hybrid vehicle propulsion systems. In this role, you will lead technical requirements and provide guidance to GM DREs, cross-functional teams, and suppliers.

What You'll Do

• Lead and coordinate subsystem benchmarking to define best practices for BDUs.
• Build, develop, publish, and maintain documentation including Best Practices, SOR templates, and DFMEA templates.
• Participate in supplier technical reviews and assess potential suppliers and facilities.
• Provide technical support to program teams including Assistant Chief Engineers, Development Engineers, Validation Engineers, and Applications Engineers.
• Maintain a high-level understanding of Virtual Design, Development and Validation (VDDV) models and analysis methods.
• Participate in warranty reduction and quality improvement processes.
• Support Brand Quality Managers with technical expertise and problem resolution.
• Drive interface application decisions for BDUs to optimize system and vehicle performance.
• Define design tool needs and coordinate the development and maintenance of tools and databases.
• Responsible for safety tether execution and closure in PRTS.
• Strongly support the Safety Field Investigation (SFI) process.
• Develop and maintain the BDU technology road map and portfolio plan.
• Design, develop and maintain the BDU technology display in the Benchmarking Lab.
• Lead supplier critical design reviews for BDUs.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
• Minimum of 8+ years of engineering experience.
• Strong background and knowledge of propulsion system design.
• Experience working with suppliers on propulsion subsystem components.
• Proven ability to reach across organizational boundaries to garner support and deliver results.
• Expertise in the design of integrated, cross functional systems.
• Demonstrated leadership skills especially the use of influence.
• DFSS Certification level of Black Belt or Master Black Belt.
• Travel 10% internationally and domestically.

Nice to Have

• Master's Degree.
• Technical knowledge and practical experience with High voltage Battery Disconnect Units / Battery Junction Boxes.
• Technical knowledge and practical experience with High voltage contactors.
• Technical knowledge and practical experience with Vehicle high voltage system design.
• Technical knowledge and practical experience with Propulsion battery pack voltage and current sensing.
• Technical knowledge and practical experience with High voltage isolation detection.
• Technical knowledge and practical experience with Microprocessors and pack sensing ASICs.
• Technical knowledge and practical experience with High voltage fuses and pyro disconnect devices.
• Technical knowledge and practical experience with High voltage busbars.
• Technical knowledge and practical experience with Thermal management of high voltage/current devices.
• Technical knowledge and practical experience with Validation testing of junction boxes and associated components.
• Technical knowledge and practical experience with Threaded fasteners.
• Technical knowledge and practical experience with Molded plastics.

Team & Environment

You will provide technical guidance to GM DREs, cross-functional teams, and suppliers.

Benefits & Compensation

• Paid time off, including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents.
• Health care (including a health savings account and triple tax-advantaged wellness incentive program), dental and vision insurance plans and life insurance.
• Company contribution and matching contribution to the 401K savings plan.
• International peer and leadership recognition program.
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing.
• GM vehicle discounts for you, your family and friends.
• This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
• Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid position based in Warren, Michigan.

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