Industrial Design Engineer

Gotion Inc. is based in Silicon Valley, CA, currently building a Manufacturing facility in Manteno, IL and has R&D centers in Ohio, China, Japan and Europe. We innovate in the next generation electric vehicle and energy storage technologies (lithium batteries and related systems) with the aim to accelerate electrified transportation and achieve sustainable development. Gotion is powered by a leading power battery technology company that provides solutions for vehicles including the world's first mass commercial e-bus route. Gotion is a career destination - we are not simply attempting to just fill another job, but to pursue a dream of global green energy together! We offer outstanding opportunities to individuals seeking an exciting and challenging working environment. Everyone is highly valued and plays a vital role in the growth of our organization. About The Team The Product Development Team at Gotion Illinois New Energy Inc. focuses on the design and development of advanced battery products for next-generation energy storage system (ESS) and electric vehicle (EV) applications. We lead the full product development cycle, integrating mechanical, electrical, thermal, and control system to create high-performance battery solutions, along with comprehensive system integration, validation, and certification activities. Role Summary In this role, you have the opportunity to craft desirable design solutions on the Kitchen Appliances program. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Independently lead projects with good understanding of budget and time constraints, driving efficiency and holding project level design quality reviews • Driving user centered design approach including analysis, exploration, storytelling, concept design, prototyping, evaluative testing and implementation • Translate customer needs, research findings and business requirements into compelling, efficient and highly usable designs • You use appropriate and effective analytical and conceptual skills to increase domain knowledge and to create meaningful and innovative solutions • You use appropriate and effective visual design skills, such as sketching/modeling/prototyping to articulate and validate design solutions Required Qualifications • Bachelor or Master Degree in product or industrial design • 1-4 years' relevant experience in one or more specific business domains and in one or more markets and cultures, with focus on industrial design for domestic appliances or consumer electronics • Technical experience from the realization phase of the product development process is required • Strong analytical & conceptual skills in order to gather relevant user insights, competitor studies and to create meaningful and innovative solutions • Strong design skills, including hand and digital sketching and CAD modeling with Rhino or Solid Works • Strong CMF and graphic creation and visualization skills, creating appealing visuals that bring your design solutions to life • You have a professional, ambitious and collaborative mindset • Ensuring all deadlines are met on time, with impeccable deliverables • Building awareness of current trends through fashion, art, design, and digital related products through market research • Strong narrative ability in verbal and written communication • You can communicate in English speaking and writing skills, Chinese language is a plus The US base salary range for this full-time position is $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 + 15% bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors,