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Principal Engineer - Battery Engineering

Ultraviolette Automotive
Full-time
On-site
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
  • Design and develop Battery Management Systems (BMS) for electric motorcycle battery packs, ensuring efficient and reliable operation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, firmware engineers, and system architects, to integrate BMS seamlessly into the overall electric vehicle system.
  • Perform detailed circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout for BMS modules and associated electronics.
  • Conduct testing and validation of BMS prototypes to ensure compliance with safety standards, performance requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
  • Analyze battery performance data, including voltage, current, temperature, and state of charge, to optimize BMS algorithms and enhance battery efficiency and lifespan.
  • Collaborate with cell suppliers to define battery specifications, conduct cell characterization, and validation.
  • Troubleshoot and debug BMS-related issues during development, production, and field operation phases.
  • Stay up to date with the latest advancements in BMS technology, battery chemistries, and industry trends, and integrate them into the design process.



Requirements


Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in the design and development of Battery Management Systems (BMS) for lithium-ion battery packs.
  • In-depth knowledge of Circuit Design, Analysis and Simulation
  • Proficiency in Simulation, schematic capture, and PCB layout tools.
  • Strong understanding of battery characteristics, chemistry, charging algorithms, and safety considerations.
  • Experience with battery cell balancing techniques and algorithms.
  • Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations related to battery technology and electric vehicles.
  • Familiarity with embedded systems and firmware development for BMS applications.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret battery performance data using relevant software tools.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills to work in a cross-functional team environment.
  • Strong understanding of electrical and electrochemical principles related to battery systems.
  • Proficiency in battery simulation and analysis tools, such as MATLAB or equivalent
  • Experience with PCB design tools, such as OrCAD, Cadence, or equivalent
  • Proficient in programming languages, such as C, C++, or Python, for embedded systems and data analysis
  • Familiarity with design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) principles for electronics and battery systems
  • Knowledge of safety and failure analysis techniques for battery systems, such as fault tree analysis (FTA) and failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA)