Principal Hardware Design Engineer

Principal Hardware Design Engineer 3-6 month contract could renew

Location: Detroit MI

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 etc.).
• 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:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Masters 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.