Sr. Electrical Engineer (Battery Management Systems)

About Canoo

Canoo’s mission is to bring EVs to Everyone and build a world-class team to deploy this sustainable mobility revolution. We have developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with pioneering technologies, award-winning designs, and a unique business model that spans all owners in the full lifecycle of the vehicle. Canoo is starting production in 2022 and is distinguished by its pioneering and experienced team of technologists, engineers, and designers. With offices around the country, the company is scaling quickly and seeking candidates who love to challenge themselves, are motivated by purpose, and possess a strong desire to get things done.

The “Canoo Way”

Canoo’s success is the direct result of our disciplined application of our core operating principles and drills, which are based on three main principles: Think 80/20 (“Important versus less important”), Act 30/30 (“Reduce waste and increase output”), and Live 90/10 (“We have each other’s back”). We hire based on “MET” - Mindset, Equipment and willingness to Train - and seek individuals that take accountability and deliver results while being Humble, Hungry to succeed, and Hunting for opportunities to win. We train our team to engage with each other by modulating between their intellect (iQ) and emotional intelligence (eQ), applying Facts, Finesse, and Force when they communicate. The principles and drills of the CANOO Way have been fundamental to our success, our ability to grow, continuously improve, innovate and are at the core of our day-to-day operations.

Overview

The Senior BMS Engineer will employ creativity, engineering discipline and experience in the development of reliable and accurate battery management systems, for highly innovative electric vehicles.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities (80s of the Position) 

• BSEE degree
• 6+ years progressive experience in design and product development
• Experience with schematic entry and PCB layout tools
• Hands on experience working with electronic/electric systems and all traditional lab equipment e.g., DMMs, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies etc.
• Excellent aptitude in circuit theory and general electronics design practice e.g., communication links, SMPSs, analog and digital design
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Experience in root cause analysis
• Knowledge of design for EMC/EMI compliance practices
• Experience in bringing products from concept to production
• Experience in thermal performance and management in electronic assemblies
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic with a commitment to engineering excellence and data driven decision making
• Works well on their own as well as with a team
• Self-driven and likes to be accountable for their own work
• Adaptability to changing situations and able to persist despite setbacks
• Up to 25% domestic travel

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Qualifications

Preferred Experience 

• Experience with Altium Designer tools
• Experience with automotive development standards
• Experience with automotive controllers used in safety critical systems
• Familiarity with CAN, LIN, and Ethernet communications and associated tools
• Experience in a startup environment is a plus
• 1+ years of automotive product development experience
• High voltage training course completion
• High voltage battery design experience
• Battery cell electrochemistry understanding
• Experience with battery management design validation
• Familiarity with ISO 26262 development process for functional safety

Physical Requirements for Non-Physical Positions

While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to sit for prolonged periods of time, occasionally bending or stooping, lifting up to 10 pounds, and prolonged periods of computer use.  

Physical Requirements for Physical Positions

While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to lift up to 25 or more pounds, stand, sit, bend/stoop, or operate office equipment or machinery.