R&D Hardware Manager

STL Energy Technology (S) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy technology firm in Singapore is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to lead the design and development of hardware systems for battery applications. The role requires at least 8 years of relevant experience in hardware design, strong circuit design expertise including Battery Management Systems, and proficiency in tools like Altium Designer. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate strong communication skills and a customer-oriented mindset while managing teams and projects. This is an opportunity to significantly contribute to innovative energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in hardware design and development.
• Proven experience delivering at least 5 successfully commercialized products.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end hardware design and development of BMS and analog front-end circuits.
• Act as a technical point of contact for customers and respond to technical inquiries.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues and define test plans to ensure product quality.

Skills

Electronic circuit design

Technical leadership

Customer communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

LTSpice

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Lead and be fully responsible for end-to-end hardware design and development of BMS and analog front-end circuits for battery pack applications.
• Act as a technical point of contact for customers, responding to technical enquiries, proposals, design reviews, design changes, and issue resolution.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership while managing the internal hardware team as well as overseas cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Drive product development to meet customer requirements, quality standards, cost targets, and delivery schedules.
• Troubleshoot hardware and system-level issues and define appropriate test plans and validation strategies to ensure product quality.
• Provide technical guidance and support to manufacturing and factory teams, including test verification and production issues.
• Report to and support the Director, ensuring that customer issues are addressed promptly and professionally to maintain high customer satisfaction.
• Promote continuous improvement in design, reliability, and engineering processes.

Qualification & Experience:

• Degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in hardware design and development.
• Proven experience delivering at least 5 successfully commercialized products in related fields.

Technical Expertise

• Strong electronic circuit design experience in:
  • Battery Management System (BMS) design or
  • Power supply and DC-DC charger design
  • Battery technologies know-how including Lithium, Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH), and supercapacitors
• Proficient in schematic design using Altium Designer preferred, component selection, and circuit analysis.
• Experience using simulation and design tools such as LTSpice is an advantage.
• Experience in achieving product certification such as UL1973, UN38.3 etc is a plus.

Leadership & Communication

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to act as a technical interface with customers.
• Proven capability in managing local and remote teams, including cross-functional and overseas partners.
• Customer-oriented mindset with a professional and solution-driven approach.

Personal Attributes

• Positive working attitude with a can-do mindset and a team player.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Additional Advantages

• Experience in patent writing is a plus.
• Willingness to travel as required.