Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Automotive BMS Hardware Engineer to join our team and lead the design and development of hardware solutions for Battery Management Systems (BMS). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automotive-grade hardware design, including schematic creation, PCB layout, and component selection, with a focus on functional safety and compliance with ASIL-D requirements. Familiarity with NXP-based hardware architectures, particularly the S32K series, is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop hardware architectures for automotive BMS systems based on NXP S32K microcontrollers with ASIL-D compliance.
• Create detailed schematics and ensure proper component selection to meet design requirements and automotive standards.
• Oversee and perform PCB layout design, ensuring signal integrity, EMC compliance, and thermal management.
• Develop and implement high-voltage safety circuits and protections for automotive battery systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware with software and mechanical systems.
• Conduct hardware FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and support functional safety activities in compliance with ISO 26262.
• Develop and validate hardware designs through simulation, prototyping, and testing to ensure performance, reliability, and safety.
• Support the DFM/DFA (Design for Manufacturing/Assembly) process to ensure manufacturability of hardware designs.
• Work closely with suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure quality and timely delivery of hardware components.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including schematics, BOMs, test plans, and validation reports.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in hardware design and development, preferably in the automotive or embedded systems industry.
• Experience with NXP S32K microcontroller-based hardware and ASIL-D compliant designs.
• Solid understanding of automotive-grade components and high-voltage systems.

Skills

• Proficiency in hardware design tools such as Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, or similar.
• Strong understanding of circuit design, including analog, digital, and power electronics.
• Experience with battery monitoring ICs (e.g., MC33774) and communication interfaces such as CAN, SPI, and TPL.
• Knowledge of EMC design practices and compliance testing for automotive systems.
• Familiarity with functional safety standards (ISO 26262) and safety-critical hardware design.
• Hands-on experience with hardware testing tools (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power analyzers).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong documentation and communication skills to support cross-functional collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-voltage PCB design and safety features.
• Familiarity with battery systems, including Li-ion battery architecture and cell balancing techniques.
• Knowledge of thermal management solutions for automotive electronics.
• Experience with ASPICE-compliant development processes.