Lead BMS

Ultraviolette Automotive Pvt. Ltd.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultraviolette Automotive Pvt. Ltd. seeks a skilled BMS engineer to design and develop Battery Management Systems for electric motorcycle battery packs. You will collaborate with mechanical, firmware, and system teams to ensure seamless integration within the EV platform.

The role involves circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout, plus testing and validation of prototypes to meet safety and performance standards. Strong data analysis will optimize battery health and lifespan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in the design and development of Battery Management Systems (BMS) for lithium-ion battery packs.
• In-depth knowledge of Circuit Design, Analysis and Simulation with a strong background in analog, digital or power electronics.
• Proficiency in Simulation, schematic capture, and PCB layout tools.
• Strong understanding of battery characteristics, chemistry, charging algorithms, and safety considerations.
• Experience with battery cell balancing techniques and algorithms.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations related to battery technology and electric vehicles.
• Familiarity with embedded systems and firmware development for BMS applications is a plus.
• Ability to analyze and interpret battery performance data using relevant software tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work in a cross-functional team environment

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Battery Management Systems (BMS) for electric motorcycle battery packs, ensuring efficient and reliable operation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, firmware engineers, and system architects, to integrate BMS seamlessly into the overall electric vehicle system.
• Perform detailed circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout for BMS modules and associated electronics.
• Conduct testing and validation of BMS prototypes to ensure compliance with safety standards, performance requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Analyze battery performance data, including voltage, current, temperature, and state of charge, to optimize BMS algorithms and enhance battery efficiency and lifespan.
• Collaborate with cell suppliers to define battery specifications, conduct cell characterization, and validation.
• Troubleshoot and debug BMS-related issues during development, production, and field operation phases.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in BMS technology, battery chemistries, and industry trends, and integrate them into the design process.

Skills

Electrical concepts in BMS

Battery chemistry understanding

Simulation & analysis tools

PCB design tools

Embedded C/C++/Python

DFM/ DFA for electronics

Safety & FMEA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

LTSPICE

OrCAD/Cadence

PCB layout tools

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Design and develop Battery Management Systems (BMS) for electric motorcycle battery packs, ensuring efficient and reliable operation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, firmware engineers, and system architects, to integrate BMS seamlessly into the overall electric vehicle system.
• Perform detailed circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout for BMS modules and associated electronics.
• Conduct testing and validation of BMS prototypes to ensure compliance with safety standards, performance requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Analyze battery performance data, including voltage, current, temperature, and state of charge, to optimize BMS algorithms and enhance battery efficiency and lifespan.
• Collaborate with cell suppliers to define battery specifications, conduct cell characterization, and validation.
• Troubleshoot and debug BMS-related issues during development, production, and field operation phases.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in BMS technology, battery chemistries, and industry trends, and integrate them into the design process.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in the design and development of Battery Management Systems (BMS) for lithium-ion battery packs.
• In-depth knowledge of Circuit Design, Analysis and Simulation with a strong background in analog, digital or power electronics.
• Proficiency in Simulation, schematic capture, and PCB layout tools.
• Strong understanding of battery characteristics, chemistry, charging algorithms, and safety considerations.
• Experience with battery cell balancing techniques and algorithms.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations related to battery technology and electric vehicles.
• Familiarity with embedded systems and firmware development for BMS applications is a plus.
• Ability to analyze and interpret battery performance data using relevant software tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work in a cross-functional team environment

Skills

• Strong understanding of electrical, electronics concepts as related to BMS systems.
• Understanding of electrochemical principles related to battery systems.
• Proficiency in battery simulation and analysis tools, such as MATLAB, LTSPICE or equivalent
• Experience with PCB design tools, such as OrCAD, Cadence, or equivalent
• Familiarity in programming languages, such as C, C++, or Python, for embedded systems and data analysis is preferred.
• Familiarity with design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) principles for electronics and battery systems
• Knowledge of safety and failure analysis techniques for battery systems, such as fault tree analysis (FTA) and failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA)