Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Electrical Engineer – Battery Management Systems

This is an exciting opportunity to join a pioneering company in the design and manufacturing of specialized battery packs and advanced battery management systems. As the Lead Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and validating electronic circuits, as well as specifying and programming electronic test equipment. You will collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to develop cutting-edge battery packs, overseeing the design, prototyping, testing, and transition of electronic circuits, interfaces, cables, and accessories—along with their documentation—into manufacturing.

Serving critical industries, including aerospace/defense, medical and industrial, our expert design engineers work closely with clients to develop tailored battery solutions for applications ranging from deep-sea exploration to space missions. Leveraging a wide range of chemistry technologies, we provide both primary and secondary chemistries while ensuring compliance with international standards. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional quality, reliability, and versatility in every battery solution we create.

Responsibilities:

Circuit Design & Development

• Analog & Digital Circuit Design: Develop high-performance analog and digital circuits for battery packs across various chemistries, prioritizing performance, efficiency, and safety.
• Battery Charger Integration: Design and integrate battery charger systems, ensuring compatibility with different chemistries, optimized charging efficiency, and adherence to safety standards.
• Component Selection: Identify and select components such as voltage regulators, protection circuits, monitoring systems, and battery chargers to meet project specifications.
• Schematic Capture: Create detailed circuit schematics using Altium Designer to ensure accurate representation and configuration.
• PCB Layout Design: Optimize printed circuit board (PCB) layouts using Altium Designer, addressing signal integrity, thermal management, and manufacturing considerations.

Manufacturing & Testability

• Design for Manufacturing (DFM): Apply DFM principles to ensure circuit designs support efficient, scalable, and cost-effective manufacturing processes.
• Design for Testability (DFT): Incorporate DFT strategies to facilitate effective testing and debugging during production.

Battery Management Systems Development

• BMS Collaboration: Partner with Firmware Engineers to design and implement robust Battery Management Systems (BMS) firmware for safe and efficient battery operations.
• Fuel Gauge Integration: Work with Firmware Engineers to incorporate fuel gauging solutions for accurate state-of-charge monitoring in battery designs.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• APQP Methodologies: Apply Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) techniques to ensure reliable and high-quality circuit designs.
• PPAP Execution: Fulfill Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) requirements, including documentation for manufacturing validation.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure designs comply with industry standards such as UN (transportation of lithium-ion batteries), UL (safety and performance), IEC, AS, and FDA.

Prototyping & Documentation

• Prototyping: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and test prototypes, refining designs based on results.
• Documentation: Maintain thorough records of product development, specifications, design decisions, and testing outcomes to meet internal processes and regulatory requirements.

Collaboration & Problem Solving

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with Mechanical Engineers, Firmware Engineers, Technicians, and Project Managers to achieve project milestones and deliverables.
• Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot and resolve challenges in BMS systems, circuit design, firmware, battery cell integration, and charging systems.

Requirements and Desired Experience :

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering; MS a plus
• 10 or more years of experience in electronics technology and embedded hardware. Along with 5 or more years of experience designing Battery Management Systems.
• Experience designing circuits for lithium-ion battery packs.
• Highly proficient with Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Proven experience with analog and digital circuits as well as power system design.
• Experience integrating battery charger systems into circuit designs.
• Knowledge of renewable energy applications as well as energy storage systems.
• Familiar with thermal management in battery pack designs.
• Experience leading DFM principles to ensure efficient, scalable, and cost-effective manufacturing processes as well as incorporating DFT strategies and principles.
• Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) requirements in the product development process.
• Experience collaborating with Firmware Engineers for Battery Management System development.
• Knowledge of applicable industry standards and regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills
• Strong attention to detail, able to work effectively within cross-functional teams.

Salary Range (Based on Experience & Qualifications): $115k - $135k

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