Electrical Engineer - High Voltage Micro-Welding Systems

Position Overview

Why Dakkota – For over 24 years, Dakkota Integrated Systems has delivered excellence through precision‐engineered, build‐to‐order vehicle components. Our award‐winning team combines advanced lean manufacturing, strong product development, and an efficient supply chain to meet customer demands with reliability and innovation.

We are seeking a strategic and dynamic Electrical Engineer – High Voltage Micro‑Welding Systems to lead the design, integration, optimization, and support of electrical and control systems for advanced micro‑welding technologies used in EV battery manufacturing. This role is responsible for delivering safe, repeatable, and high‑quality welding solutions for high-voltage flex circuits that support battery cells, modules, and packs in high-volume production environments. This is a hybrid role based in the greater Detroit, Michigan area.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and troubleshoot electrical and control systems for high voltage flex circuits with micro‑welding equipment (including laser and resistance welding platforms).
• Support and maintain electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and I/O documentation for automated flex circuit manufacturing systems.
• Integrate and support PLC platforms, motion control systems, laser controllers, HMIs, safety PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens), and industrial communication networks (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus).
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical and safety standards including NFPA 79, IEC, UL, and internal high voltage manufacturing requirements.
• Provide electrical and controls support for micro‑welding processes used in battery tabs, busbars, cell‑to‑cell, voltage sense tabs, and module interconnects.
• Interface with laser sources, beam delivery optics, and related equipment while implementing real‑time weld monitoring and feedback systems.
• Support weld validation and quality requirements in accordance with ISO, AWS, and customer-specific standards.
• Design, implement, and validate laser safety systems including Class 4 laser enclosures, interlocks, LOTO, and light curtains.
• Lead support for equipment commissioning, FAT/SAT activities, production line launches, ramp-up, and hands‑on troubleshooting to minimize downtime and defects.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to OEE, First Pass Yield, defect reduction, and overall equipment reliability.
• Support PFMEA, DFMEA (as applicable), Control Plans, process capability metrics, weld data collection, traceability, and process monitoring.
• Participate in structured problem‑solving efforts (8D, A3, root cause analysis) and support PPAP submissions, customer audits, and launch readiness reviews.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Battery Process, Mechanical, Automation, Quality, and Reliability Engineering, as well as external suppliers and OEMs.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Experience Required: 5+ years of electrical engineering experience in automotive or EV battery manufacturing.
• Hands‑on experience with laser and/or resistance micro‑welding systems in automated, high-volume production environments.
• Proficient with electrical design tools (EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical), PLCs (Allen‑Bradley and/or Siemens), and industrial networks (Profinet, EtherNet/IP).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and data‑driven problem‑solving skills with a high focus on safety and detail.
• Effective cross‑functional communication skills to support fast‑paced EV launch environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting EV battery cells, modules, and/or pack manufacturing.
• Understanding of Battery Architecture for various cell formats (prismatic, cylindrical, and pouch) and the critical functions of Current Collector Assemblies.
• Knowledge of battery tab micro‑welding, including Cu‑Al, Cu‑Ni, and Al‑Al joints.
• Laser safety certification and/or experience managing Class 4 laser systems.
• Experience with MES integration, weld traceability, and weld data analytics.

Benefits & Perks

• Benefits: Paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a 401(k) plan for eligible employees.