Systems Architect

What you will do:

The Systems Architect will lead the design, development, and integration of advanced energy storage systems, including Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery packs and ultra-capacitor systems, for low-voltage (12V-48V) automotive applications. As the Battery System Architect, you will play a pivotal role in defining system-level requirements and developing robust architectures. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, electrical, electro-chemical, and software engineers, to deliver safe, reliable, and high-performance energy storage solutions that meet OEM requirements. This role can be a remote role.

How you will do it:

• Assess feasibility and optimize requirements by evaluating performance, constraints, and alignment with project goals.

• Cascade and allocate requirements across engineering disciplines and subsystems to ensure traceability and accountability.

• Define system architecture, including component interfaces and cross-disciplinary interactions, to guide cohesive design.

• Establish subsystem ownership by mapping responsibilities to teams based on system architecture and functional needs.

• Develop and select system concepts, analyzing alternatives to identify the optimal solution for performance and scalability.

• Integrate cross-disciplinary designs to harmonize subsystem outputs into a unified, validated system.

What we look for:

Required:

• BS, MS degree in related technical field - or equivalent experience

• 10+ years of professional engineering experience in related field

• OE Automotive/Tier 1 experience with powertrain systems/components is highly desired

• Experience with EV/HEV battery systems is desired

Preferred:

• Experience with automotive software validation process is desired

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.

• Solid communication and organizational skills

• Proactive mindset with the ability to adapt to fast-paced and evolving environments

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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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