Pi Square Technologies · 1 hour ago
Battery Management Systems Engineer
Foster City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expPi Square Technologies is seeking a highly skilled EV Battery Pack Lead Engineer to lead the design, development, validation, and industrialization of high-voltage battery packs for electric vehicles. The role requires strong technical expertise in battery systems and engineering leadership to drive design decisions that meet performance, safety, cost, and timing targets.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesEmbedded SoftwareEmbedded SystemsSoftware
Hiring Manager
Teja Sai
Responsibilities
Lead the development of HV battery pack architecture, module configuration, cooling strategy, HV/LV distribution, and structural layout
Define system requirements, technical specifications, and Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
Conduct trade-off studies considering cell format, thermal behavior, crash safety, cost, manufacturability, and packaging constraints
Guide mechanical, thermal, electrical, and BMS engineers throughout the design cycle
Review CAD models, drawings, GD&T, DFMEA, and DVP&R documentation
Ensure DFM/DFA best practices and compliance with industry standards (UN38.3, UL2580, ISO 26262, ISO 6469)
Manage supplier technical interactions for cells, cooling plates, BMS, enclosures, and busbars
Review CAE results (structural, crashworthiness, vibration, thermal/CFD)
Define and execute validation plans including DV, PV, abuse testing, IP rating, vibration, shock, and regulatory compliance
Drive correlation between CAE and physical test results
Lead technical discussions with customers, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams
Manage technical risks, open issues, ECO/ECN processes, and release gates
Provide status updates, review technical deliverables, and ensure timely milestone achievements
Support prototype builds, plant trials, PFMEA, and control plan development
Coordinate with manufacturing engineering for tooling, fixtures, assembly sequence, and process validation
Ensure readiness for PPAP and SOP
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent
8+ years of experience in EV battery pack or energy storage system design
Strong knowledge of lithium‑ion cell technology, thermal management, HV safety, and mechanical structures
Proficiency in CAD tools (CATIA V6) and PLM systems
Good understanding of CAE concepts and ability to interpret simulation results
Hands-on experience with DV/PV testing and correlation
Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills
Familiarity with automotive standards and regulations relevant to EV battery systems
Preferred
Experience with ISO 26262 functional safety for BMS
Prior exposure to global EV OEMs/Tier‑1s
Knowledge of pack manufacturing processes (welding, bonding, potting, gasketing)
Experience in HV/LV architecture, wiring, and controls
Agile/SAFe program management experience
Company
Pi Square Technologies
Pi Square Technologies is an automotive engineering company that specializes in automotive embedded software development services.
201-500 employees
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