Systems Integration / Test Engineer

Company: Clarios
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: May 18, 2025

Job Description:

What you will do:

Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.
The Systems Integration/Test Engineer is responsible for defining, developing, and integrating Li-Ion and/or ultra-capacitor battery systems that meet OEM and regulatory requirements for low-voltage (12V-48V) automotive applications. This role involves developing and executing the integration and testing plans to ensure compliance with the functional, performance, and safety requirements of the system. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, reliable, and high-performance energy storage solutions. This position is ideal for candidates with a strong background in system integration and testing (right side of the V-model) of power conversion modules such as DCDCs and battery technology.


How you will do it:
System Integration & Interfaces:
--- Define and manage thermal, electrical, and mechanical interfaces between the
battery pack, BMS, and vehicle powertrain.
--- Work closely with software, mechanical, and electrical teams to optimize system-level interactions.
--- Support Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) and Model-in-the-Loop (MiL) testing to
validate system integration.
System Integration & Verification:
--- Define electrical, thermal, and mechanical interfaces between the battery pack,
ultra-capacitor system, BMS, and vehicle powertrain.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless system integration and interface compatibility.
--- Lead the development of Design Verification Plans (DVPs), ensuring
comprehensive validation coverage for system performance, durability, and
compliance with OEM and regulatory standards.
--- Document verification coverage of all requirements with traceability in the
requirements management tool.
--- Participate in system-level validation, durability testing, and failure mode
analysis.
--- Support Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL), Model-in-the-Loop (MiL), and system-level
validation to ensure robust performance.
--- Assist in aging studies, thermal modeling, and electrical load analysis for
predictive performance assessments.


Risk Management & Documentation:
--- Support system-level DFMEA, ensuring proper alignment with subsystem and
component-level DFMEAs.
--- Support Process FMEA, ensuring proper alignment with End-of-Line testing.
Cross-functional Collaboration & Leadership:
--- Act as a technical liaison between systems, mechanical, electrical, thermal, and software engineering teams as it pertains to integration and testing.

What we look for:

BS/MS in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or related field (or
equivalent experience).
--- 5+ years of experience in automotive battery systems, powertrain, or
electrification projects.
--- Proficiency in requirements management tools (Jama, DOORS), simulation tools (MATLAB, Simulink), and validation frameworks.
--- OEM/Tier 1 experience in automotive battery systems is preferred.

What you get:

Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching - all starting on date of hire
Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
Parental and caregiver leave programs
All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
Clarios has been recogizned as one of 2024's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the second consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are:
Clarios is the force behind the world's most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials-setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we're not just making batteries; we're shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios-where your power meets endless possibilities.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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