Ascentek ยท 14 hours ago
Electrical Engineer, Battery & Battery Management Systems
Golden Valley, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$105K/yr - $134K/yr
5+ years expAscentek is a certified Great Place to Work company that focuses on improving the lives of its customers and communities. They are seeking a talented Electrical Engineer specializing in Battery Management Systems (BMS) to design, program, and test electronic circuits for battery packs, ensuring optimal battery operation and safety.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Design, simulate, and develop analog and digital circuits for BMS functions, including voltage/current/temperature sensing, cell balancing, protection circuits, and communication interfaces (e.g., CAN, SPI, I2C)
Perform component selection, schematic capture, and support PCB layout for BMS boards
Analyze circuit tolerance, power consumption, and signal integrity
Contribute to the definition of BMS hardware architecture and requirements based on system-level needs
Develop comprehensive test plans and procedures for BMS hardware validation at the component, board, and system levels
Design and build test fixtures and harnesses for automated and manual testing
Execute functional, performance, environmental, and safety tests on BMS prototypes and production units
Utilize standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, logic analyzers) and specialized battery test systems (cyclers, simulators)
Analyze test data, identify failures, troubleshoot issues down to the component level, and propose design improvements
Firmware integration BMS hardware with control algorithms
Work with mechanical engineers on packaging and thermal management considerations
Support and testing and design of battery packs including sizing of busbars, solder/welding and material selection
Assist manufacturing teams with production testing and troubleshooting
Create and maintain detailed design documentation, including schematics, BOMs, test plans, test reports, and validation results
Ensure BMS designs comply with relevant industry standards (e.g., ISO 26262 for automotive, UL standards, IEC standards)
Participate in design reviews and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)
Qualification
Required
BS in Electrical Engineering
5+ years of professional experience in electrical hardware design, development, and testing
Demonstrated experience specifically with Battery Management Systems (BMS) hardware design and/or testing
Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout software (e.g., Altium Designer, OrCAD, KiCad)
Hands-on experience with laboratory test equipment for circuit bring-up, testing, and troubleshooting
Solid understanding of analog and digital circuit fundamentals
Familiarity with lithium-ion battery chemistries and characteristics
Battery pack design including sizing of busbars, solder/welding connections and material selection
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information (both written and verbal) clearly and concisely at all levels of the organization
Critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills balanced with vision, creativity, and resourcefulness
Excellent time management, project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities within demanding timeframes and effectively shift individual or team workloads to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining consistency and accuracy of work
Proven success in influencing, driving change, and aligning teams beyond reporting structure while building strong, collaborative partnerships
Team player that is reliable, flexible, and works in a fast pace, high-growth environment
5-10+ Years of experience in BMS design and testing
Experience with high-voltage battery systems
Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing for BMS
Familiarity with functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262)
Knowledge of communication protocols commonly used with BMS (CAN, LIN, SPI, I2C)
Experience with simulation tools (e.g., SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink)
Understanding of embedded C programming for microcontrollers used in BMS
Experience in industries such as automotive, energy storage, aerospace, or consumer electronics
Benefits
Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage
Dental and Vision Insurance
FSA/HSA options
Paid parental leave
Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance
401(k) with a generous company match
Pet Insurance Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
21 Paid Days Off
7 Paid Holidays
Short-term Incentive Plan (STIP), ask your Talent Partner for details
Dress For Your Day (casual dress environment)
Paid comprehensive on-the-job training
Company phone provided
Company computer provided
Career advancement opportunities
Company
Ascentek
Ascentek is a family-owned company with a team of innovators who believe in achieving new heights.
501-1000 employees
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