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Larsen & Toubro · 1 month ago

Principal Hardware Design Engineer

Detroit, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$100K/yr - $110K/yr

Larsen & Toubro is a leading engineering and construction company, and they are seeking a Principal Hardware Design Engineer to lead the design of automotive Battery Management Systems (BMS). This role involves defining electrical architecture, guiding hardware development, and ensuring compliance with safety standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

ConstructionFinancial ServicesManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Thomas Smith

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

Product experience with Li-Ion batteries, battery pack design, electric vehicles, power systems, alternative energy systems, electronic control units (ECUs), MEMS, and sensors preferred

Proficiency in PCB design tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence) and simulation tools (e.g., SPICE)

Strong knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, microcontrollers, and sensor integration

Experience with battery technologies, battery safety, and relevant industry standards

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., C/C++) is a plus

Proven ability to analyze electrical issues and find solutions

Demonstrated leadership skills necessary to manage and develop a team through assignments

Proven track record in leading design teams, conducting technical reviews, and resolving cross discipline engineering challenges

Prior success in collaborating with offshore or global teams, including technical oversight and task coordination

Qualification

BMS electrical designPCB design toolsAnalogDigital circuitsBattery technologiesSafety standards knowledgeMicrocontrollersLi-Ion battery experienceCollaborative team environmentProgramming languagesProblem-solving skillsLeadership skills

Required