High Performance HV Battery System Lead Development Engineer

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High Performance HV Battery System Lead Development Engineer


 


Company Introduction - STARD


STARD is a world-leading pioneer in EV/alternatively powered motorsport, high-performance vehicles and powertrain systems with roots in conventionally powered motorsport. Based in Vienna-Austria, we are part of renown Stohl Group GmbH which is successfully operating worldwide, primarily in motorsports, since over 20 years. STARD is the group´s advanced R&D specialist department and processes a wide spectrum of cutting-edge research, development, assembly, test & race activity in-house, including:


  • High performance FIA certified HV battery systems
  • High performance E-Motor, Inverter and transmission systems
  • Internal combustion engine ECU software development & calibraiton
  • Internal combustion powertrain system development & integration
  • Hybrid powertrain system development
  • Complete E/E systems for ground, aerial, and marine vehicles
  • ECU/VCU software and calibration incl. advanced control systems such as 4WD torque vectoring strategies
  • Entire vehicles for motorsport and future high performance automotive applications
  • HV subcomponents and systems
  • Invention and implementation of sustainable, smart technologies and solutions
  • Racing activity (in collaboration with sister business unit “Stohl Racing”).

Rally, Rallycross, Circuit Racing, Offroad, Special programmes (e.g. Pikes Peak, Nürburgring Laprecords,…)


The supplied industries range from powersports, marine, automotive, motorsport to aerospace including a very diverse scope of challenging and exciting projects.


Following attributes are the focus of STARD´s philosophy to push the boundaries of powertrain technology and vehicles:


  • Renown EV & ICE powertrain and entire vehicle R&D specialist for high performance applications
  • Compact, dynamic and powerful multi-national team of highly skilled and motivated staff, strong teamwork
  • Result oriented, slim and functional processes with minimized bureaucracy
  • Vast and comprehensive entire vehicle development, production and racing knowledge
  • Seeking challenging technical tasks in a diverse variety of applications
  • Creative and innovative performance-oriented approaches and solutions
  • Powerful network in motorsports and automotive industry based on 20 years of successful company operation and 40+ years of group founders motorsport activity
  • High-end international customers in Asia, Europe and USA , from disruptive start-ups to world top level OEMs
  • Extensive applied research activity (partly in close collaboration with universities/research institutes)

Are you looking to become part of a creative, target oriented and motivated international team, focused on inventing new, and optimizing highest performance components, technologies, systems and entire vehicles with all forms of propulsion technologies?


Then don´t miss this opportunity to join STARD and help us to sustainably influence and shape the future of high performance mobility and motorsport together. 


Checkout some of our latest non-confidential activity here:


Facebook page: @stard.austria

Instagram: stard.austria

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCDH8xGSNVFuIbfeXY2bKag

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stard-austria


 


Job Description


High Performance HV Battery System Lead Development Engineer


Selection of associated activities can include:


- HV battery system concept development (considering regulations, e.g. FIA art.253, ECE R100,...)


- Battery cell selection & characterisation test coordination


- leading/supporting mechanical engineers for battery packaging (cells, casing, cooling system,..)


- Close communication with in house CFD, E/E, simulation and mechanical engineering departments for HV battery pack development


- close collaboration with in house EV powertrain system department for optimal system layout and specification choice


- Coordination of development of simulation models in Matlab/Simulink


- Coordination of production and assembly manual fpr in-house HV battery assembly technicians


- Involvement in real life testing, optimization and race process possible (project/task dependant)


- Managing the entire development process from conception to in-field/on-track engineering (Testing, Race)


- Definition of and decision on technical requirements and targets


- Project coordination role in HV battery systems


- Close communication with customers and suppliers


- Project target and timeline definition


- Reporting to management and technical director


- In-depth technical involvement


 


Profile


- Bachelor or master degree in electrical, electronic or mechanical engineering or similar qualification


- relevant experience in motorsport development or high performance automotive development


- Innovative and creative mind


- Excellent knowlegde of high performance HV battery systems and battery cell technology


- Knowledge of industry standards and regulations (IEC, FIA, ECE R100,...)


- Knowledge of ICE powertrain systems beneficial


- Knowledge of HV electric powertrain systems


- Good knowledge of electrical components (sensors, actuators, control units)


- Good knowledge of basic physical principles (mechanics, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, electrics)


- Excellent computer skills (Microsoft office, etc.)


- Profound knowledge and experience in HV propulsion systems


- Outstanding accuracy, teamwork and social skills


- Perfect English skills (verbal & read/write)


- Above average commitment, as usual in competitive high performance development


- Excellent communication, teamwork and social skills


- Target oriented approach & ability to work independently


-Covid 19 vaccination status: irrelevant


 


Terms of Employment


- Long-termfull time permanent employment based in Austria, Vienna


- Initial temporary “Fly-in” option(Company owned modern Apartments available at head office location) possible


- home-office is not feasible


- Role and business appropriate competitive salary


 


Are we a match? Then we can´t wait to receive your application!


 


The typical application process consists of 3 main phases:


  • Review of complete application documents
  • Online meeting
  • Face to Face job interview with 1-week trial period

(We are happy to cover potential travel cost for a personal job interview if applicable)

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