Principal Hardware Design Engineer

American Battery Solutions has a full-time opening for a Principal Hardware Design Engineer - BMS in Lake Orion, Michigan.

Job Summary

The Principal Hardware Design Engineer - Battery Management System (BMS) plays a critical role in the design and development of advanced battery management systems for high-voltage battery applications. This is a high-impact role responsible for shaping BMS electrical architecture, leading circuit design efforts, and ensuring adherence to a robust engineering development process.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end electrical design of automotive BMS, including high-voltage monitoring, cell balancing, protection circuits, and communication interfaces (CAN, LIN, SPI).
• Define and document the BMS electrical architecture in alignment with vehicle system requirements and safety goals.
• Work with both internal and external customers on defining system and performance requirements.
• Perform and guide the hardware components development of the Battery Management System (BMS), including printed circuit boards (PCBs), microcontrollers, analog and digital circuits, and sensors.
• Create detailed schematics, evaluate component selection, and collaborate with PCB layout designers to ensure the reliability and functionality of the BMS hardware.
• Build and test hardware prototypes, ensuring they meet performance and safety specifications and make design improvements as needed.
• Develop and integrate monitoring circuits and sensors to measure key battery parameters such as voltage, current, temperature, and state of charge.
• Ensure the hardware design adheres to relevant safety standards, such as ISO 26262 or IEC 62133, and conduct safety analysis.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, system engineers, and testing teams, to integrate the BMS into the overall energy storage system.
• Create comprehensive design documentation, including specifications, test plans, DFMEA, WCCA, and test reports.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware-related issues, making improvements to enhance BMS performance.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to continually improve the BMS hardware design.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations.
• Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in automotive or similar hardware development.
• Product experience with Li-Ion batteries, battery pack design, electric vehicles, power systems, alternative energy systems, electronic control units (ECUs), MEMS, and sensors preferred.
• Proficiency in PCB design tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence) and simulation tools (e.g., SPICE).
• Strong knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, microcontrollers, and sensor integration.
• Experience with battery technologies, battery safety, and relevant industry standards.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., C/C++) is a plus.
• Proven ability to analyze electrical issues and find solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership skills necessary to manage and develop a team through assignments.
• Proven track record in leading design teams, conducting technical reviews, and resolving cross discipline engineering challenges.
• Prior success in collaborating with offshore or global teams, including technical oversight and task coordination.

Key Competencies

• Communications: Exchanges thoughts, feelings, and information effectively.
• Continual Improvement: Displays a consistent orientation toward producing the highest quality products or services, while keeping a focus on sustainability. Constantly looking for incremental improvements in work processes and results.
• Delivers Results: Achievement-oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before.
• Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others to accomplish team goals and organizational objectives.
• Takes Initiative: Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacle