Battery Management Systems Engineer
SUMMARY : Highly experienced battery engineer with a strong background in all energy storage and control system testing and validation varieties.
Background in HV system functional quality testing, CAN communication testing, harness EMI + inductance analysis, BMS set-up, power electronics functional testing, quality assurance within e-Mobility, and battery electric storage / power distribution systems.
Adept at adjusting work pace to meet changing client priorities and preferences. Develop criteria for revision release. Supporting a critical department committed to product release for battery electric energy storage and power delivery systems.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Design, develop, and implement hardware and firmware test bench procedures for systems design validation.
- Understands and identifies certification requirements provided by project management or engineering team. Capable of deciding what procedures are required to release revision and meet certification criteria.
- Analyzes and investigates major software revision metrics and understands HV & LV system architecture key performance indicators for the given test requirement.
- Defines design specifications and parameters for testing criteria.
- Coordinates with hardware engineers to resolve hardware / software compatibility and interface considerations.
- Interfaces with other departments to participate in specification, design, code, and test reviews.
- Provides documentation of software performance through testing procedures.
- Follows and contributes to improving the software development process, providing evidence through test historical data.
- Provides timely hardware engineer support and problem resolution.
- Interfaces with users to define system requirements and / or necessary modifications; provides maintenance information relating to required maintenance for service organization.
- Produces timely test status reports and projections.
- Develops and tracks objectives and schedules.
- Participates in project planning and timeline management.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Physics or other engineering field, two to four years of experience working with controllers such as BMS, ECU, etc.
- Proficient in MATLAB, or equivalent logic / algorithm creator software.
- Commitment to excellence and high standards.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
- Acute attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Creative, flexible, and innovative team player.
- Ability to work on complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance.
- Working knowledge and understanding of the basic principles, theories, concepts, and practices in the applicable area of engineering / technical specialization.
COMPETENCIES :
Analytical Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data;
Designs workflows and procedures.
Design Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles;
Demonstrates attention to detail.
Problem Solving Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions;
Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Technical Skills Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills;
Shares expertise with others.
- Teamwork Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback;
- Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;
Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Quality Management Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Strategic Thinking Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses;
Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
Judgment Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions;
Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
Planning / Organizing Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives;
Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
Professionalism Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position;
Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Quality Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance;
Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Innovation Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work;
Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT :
- Continually required to stand
- Frequently required to walk
- Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
- Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, or stoop
- Continually work near moving mechanical parts
- Frequently work around fumes, or airborne particles
- While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually loud
- The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include : Close vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used : welding machines, plasma cutters, grinders, drills