Battery Management Hardware Engineer

Element Energy, Inc.; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Energy in Menlo Park is building Advanced Battery Management technologies for grid storage and data centers. Our breakthrough algorithms and patented control systems prioritise safety, performance, and longevity, enabling safe, economical use of second-life batteries and wider clean energy adoption.

We are seeking hardware engineers to develop and validate BMS products. You will define, validate, and enhance BMS, design high‑efficiency DC‑DC converters, and craft test plans and

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, or closely related field and 2+ years of closely related experience. Regardless of degree discipline, a solid understanding of Electrical Engineering fundamentals is essential.
• PhD in Electrical Engineering, or closely related field and relevant practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Define, validate, and enhance Battery Management System (BMS) for grid storage applications.
• Design of Highly Efficient Power Conversion Solutions (DC-DC converter).
• Create and execute test plans to validate designs for functional and performance goals; design and execution of product level testing with a focus on safety, reliability, risk mitigation and FMEA.
• Write requirement documents, application notes, user guides, and datasheets.

Skills

BMS design

DC-DC converters

Control loop design

Analog/digital circuit design

Micro-processors

Serial communication interfaces

Battery chemistry knowledge

High power/high voltage

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Element Energy in Menlo Park is building Advanced Battery Management technologies for grid storage and data centers. Our breakthrough algorithms and patented control systems prioritise safety, performance, and longevity, enabling safe, economical use of second-life batteries and wider clean energy adoption.

We are seeking hardware engineers to develop and validate BMS products. You will define, validate, and enhance BMS, design high‑efficiency DC‑DC converters, and craft test plans and