Wise Equation Solutions Inc. · 1 month ago
Principal Hardware Design Engineer
Lake Orion, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$90K/yr - $100K/yrWise Equation Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer – BMS to lead the end-to-end electrical design and development of automotive Battery Management Systems. This role focuses on high-voltage battery design, hardware development, and ensuring safety compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable energy storage solutions.
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Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end electrical design of automotive Battery Management Systems (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 functional safety goals
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define system-level and performance requirements
Drive hardware development for BMS components, including PCBs, microcontrollers, analog and digital circuits, and sensors
Create detailed electrical schematics, evaluate component selection, and work closely with PCB layout teams to ensure design reliability and functionality
Build, test, and validate hardware prototypes; ensure compliance with performance and safety specifications and implement design improvements
Design and integrate monitoring circuits and sensors for voltage, current, temperature, and state-of-charge measurements
Ensure hardware designs comply with applicable safety and industry standards such as ISO 26262 and IEC 62133; perform safety analysis
Partner with software, systems, and test engineering teams to integrate BMS hardware into the overall energy storage system
Develop comprehensive design documentation including specifications, test plans, DFMEA, WCCA, and test reports
Troubleshoot and resolve hardware-related issues to enhance system performance and reliability
Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in battery and automotive electronics
Ensure adherence to applicable federal and state regulations, as well as internal processes and procedures
Perform additional duties as assigned and maintain predictable, reliable attendance
Qualification
Required
Strong experience in Battery Management System (BMS) hardware design and high-voltage battery systems
Proficiency in PCB design tools such as Altium Designer or Cadence
Experience with circuit simulation tools (e.g., SPICE)
Strong knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, microcontrollers, and sensor integration
Experience with battery technologies, battery safety, and automotive industry standards
Familiarity with CAN, LIN, SPI, and automotive communication protocols
Hands-on experience with hardware prototyping, testing, and validation
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong documentation and communication abilities
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment
Preferred
Product experience with Li-Ion batteries, battery pack design, electric vehicles, power systems, alternative energy systems, ECUs, MEMS, and sensors
Knowledge of embedded programming languages such as C or C++
Experience leading design teams and conducting technical design reviews
Proven success collaborating with offshore or global engineering teams, including technical oversight and task coordination
Company
Wise Equation Solutions Inc.
Wise Equation Solutions Inc.
Founded in 2006
51-200 employees
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