Product Application Engineer
Elkhart, KS - USA
Job Summary
Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility
Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely smarter and sustainably everywhere.
Product Application Engineer Battery Management Systems (BMS)
Location: Troy MI
Department:Engineering & Development / R&D
Reports to:Program Manager
Employment Type:Full-time exempt
Travel: Occasional travel to Elkhart Indiana customer and supplier locations certification partners and testing or commissioning sites. Moderate travel is expected during the first 90 days with travel decreasing after the initial training period.
OPmobility is seeking a Product Application Engineer BMS to lead the definition integration validation and customer application support of Battery Management Systems for electrified mobility and other high-reliability battery applications.
This position is well suited for an experienced systems or BMS engineer who can connect customer requirements with hardware embedded software controls diagnostics validation functional safety and production needs. You will work across industrial railway heavy-duty off-highway commercial vehicle and passenger EV programs while collaborating with global engineering teams and customers.
- Lead BMS system definition architecture integration and development for high-voltage battery applications.
- Translate customer regulatory safety manufacturing and service needs into clear system and component requirements.
- Define hardware-software interfaces diagnostics communications operating limits contactor and pre-charge controls and fault responses.
- Maintain requirements traceability technical specifications interface definitions validation plans test cases and engineering records.
- Develop and execute BMS and battery-system verification plans including HIL/SIL battery cycling diagnostics calibration communications environmental and end-of-line testing.
- Support SOC SOH SOP/SOF battery fault strategies control logic and model-based validation.
- Lead root-cause analysis 8D/5 Why investigations field issue resolution and production troubleshooting.
- Coordinate engineering activities across systems hardware embedded software mechanical thermal validation quality manufacturing suppliers and program management.
- Support functional safety cybersecurity RAMS risk analysis certification commissioning vehicle integration and launch readiness.
- Work directly with customers and suppliers to resolve requirements integration concerns technical risks and performance issues.
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Electronics Computer Systems Automotive Mechatronics Embedded Systems Engineering or a related discipline. Masters preferred.
- At least five years of experience in BMS systems engineering battery systems electrified powertrains or another high-reliability application; seven or more years is preferred.
- At least three years of direct BMS development integration or validation experience preferred.
- Experience with lithium-ion battery packs and high-voltage systems above 400V; experience with 400V1000V architectures is strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of BMS architecture battery safety diagnostics controls communications requirements management traceability and V&V.
- Experience with CAN CAN FD J1939 UDS CANalyzer INCA HIL systems oscilloscopes meters battery cyclers or related test tools.
- Working knowledge of functional safety cybersecurity DFMEA/FMEA/FTA RAMS hazard analysis safety cases and corrective-action methods.
- Strong technical writing problem-solving customer communication and cross-functional leadership skills.
- Railway industrial battery heavy-duty commercial vehicle off-highway bus truck fleet construction or passenger EV applications.
- ISO 26262 ASPICE ISO 21434 EN 50126/50129/50657/50159 UN38.3 IEC 62660 UL 2580 ECE R100 or related standards.
- Commissioning site integration vehicle integration field support production launch or customer issue resolution.
- Masters degree in Battery Systems Power Electronics Embedded Systems Automotive Systems Engineering or a related field.
- Work on advanced battery systems supporting electrified mobility and decarbonization.
- Contribute across multiple markets rather than a single platform or application.
- Partner with global experts in systems embedded software electronics validation safety manufacturing and program management.
- Influence products from early requirements through validation certification launch and field support.
- Develop within a global mobility organization committed to innovation product quality safety responsible growth and ethical business practices.
OPmobility offers a comprehensive benefits package that start upon hire and includes medical dental and vision coverage; a 401(k) 5% employer match and core contribution; company-paid life insurance and long-term disability; paid vacation and holidays; an Employee Assistance Program; and optional supplemental benefits.
Join OPmobility and help develop safe reliable production-ready battery systems for the next generation of mobility.
At OPmobility people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams promoting diversity and equality and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives bold ideas and people who dare to move forward.
Innovation is therefore not a buzzword but a natural part of everyday work. Youll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies industrial excellence and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrows automotive industry.
Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle OPmobility known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems the integration of complex modules technologies related to energy storage hydrogen and electrification and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.
With 11.5 billion in revenue infactories 40 R&D centers and nearly 38100 employees across 28 countries OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.
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