Product Development Engineer - Hardware Coordinator (BMS)

OPmobility; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Life Insurance

Employment stability

Job summary

OPmobility is seeking a Product Development Engineer – Hardware (BMS) in Kraków to design and develop next‑generation Battery Management System hardware as part of our engineering team. You will define electronic solutions and lead hardware development efforts in a collaborative, international environment.

Key qualifications include strong analog/digital electronics, power electronics, mechatronics, and battery/system architecture knowledge, with communication in English.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of analog and digital electronics and related disciplines.
• Experience with power electronics, mechatronics and controller architectures.
• Familiarity with battery systems, voltage converters and high-volume PCB design.

Responsibilities

• Define technical solutions for electronic systems per project requirements and quality standards.
• Lead the development of one or more hardware subsystems within the project team.
• Represent the hardware department in internal and external discussions.

Skills

Analog electronics

Digital electronics

Power electronics

Mechatronics

Electronic controller architecture

Battery system architecture

Voltage converter design

Testing methods

Fault analysis

EMC basics

Software architecture

English communication

Job description

Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?

Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.

The role of the Product Development Engineer – Hardware (BMS) will be to design and develop next‑generation Battery Management System hardware as part of our newly established engineering team in Kraków.

Responsibilities

• Define technical solutions for electronic systems in line with project requirements, internal processes, cost targets, and quality standards.
• Lead the definition and development of one or more electronic systems within the hardware project team.
• Represent the hardware department in discussions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with development budgets, timelines, and target cost objectives.
• Coordinate and motivate the hardware team to achieve project goals (no direct reports).
• Support periodic reviews and checkpoints with management to validate technical decisions.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of analog and digital electronics, power electronics, and mechatronics.
• Understanding of electronic controller architecture, battery system architecture, and voltage converter design.
• Familiarity with testing methods, fault analysis techniques, and EMC basics.
• Basic understanding of software architecture.
• Experience in the automotive or railway industry is an advantage.
• Experience with design, validation, and manufacturing of high‑volume electronic boards and PCBs.
• Ability to specify, justify, and analyze electronic board functions and non‑conformities.
• Communicate effectively in English, both written and spoken.
• Employment stability
• Private Life Insurance

At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.

Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.

Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.

With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.