Sr Engineer - Cost
Hyliion is looking for a Senior Engineer – Cost to join our engineering team in Austin. This full-time position offers the opportunity to be a part of a fast-growing company that is revolutionizing the trucking industry. We are seeking exceptionally talented individuals that are highly motivated to revolutionize an industry, reduce the use of fuel and have some fun. You will be joining an experienced engineering team in the design, simulation, implementation and testing of electrical powertrain systems. Reports to Vehicle Integration Manager/Sr Manager
Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The candidate should be able to analyze, organize, and understand large amount of data.
Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes. An understanding of regional difference in manufacturing processes / assumptions is a plus.
Be an active partner with the purchasing team – aid in arriving at a fair yet competitive component cost for Hyliion.
Occasional domestic travel to supplier facilities for enhanced costing collaboration and support of the specific engineering / purchasing team.
Work closely with Design & Release Engineers of HV Battery Sys, Driveline Sys, In-Cab/Interior Sys, E/E & Controls Sys etc. Take help from Simulations, Integration & Validation teams - as needed.
Create and present reports, with documentation of technical analysis, system trade-offs as well as business case for technologies.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Competency with Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent knowledge of Electric Motors, Generators, eAxles/Axles, Gearboxes, Inverters, DC-DC Converters, Junction Boxes, Heaters, Controllers, BMS, Charging sys, LV & HV Harness, Thermal Sys, Pumps, Reservoirs, A/C sys, Engines, Transmissions etc.
Ability to understand operations/manufacturing/service documentation.
Strong follow-through and self-starting nature
Ability to communicate with customers positively and effectively (internal and external), to address their needs promptly and to follow through on commitments
Ability to understand and follow complex verbal and written instructions
Position will involve travel (up to 10% of time) visiting test locations etc
Ability to work well in a high-paced environment, set and meet appropriate deadlines
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
5+ years in a cross-functional team environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive or Industrial Engineering
Physical Demands:
Ability to lift and/ or move up to 50 pounds
Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.
Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and making fine discriminations in sound.
Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
Work Environment:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
For the most part, ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional equipment as found in a typical office
FLSA: Exempt (Salaried)
Hyliion is committed to diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.