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 is an early‑stage company reimagining energy storage and battery management. Our breakthrough algorithms and patented control systems solve critical battery safety and performance issues in large-scale grid storage and data center markets. We mitigate the risk of battery fires while also increasing performance and longevity. In many cases, this also enables the safe and economic use of second‑life batteries. We provide essential technologies that help enable the widespread adoption of clean renewable energy and “the electrification of everything” movement that is changing the world’s energy infrastructure.

Description

HW development and the validation of Element Energy’s Advanced Battery Management products.

Location / Travel

• Element’s Menlo Park Office. Travel to production and/or customer sites will be required as necessary.

Salary / Equity

• To Staff range dependent on skills and experience.
• 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.

Preferred Skills:

• BMS design and characterization techniques.
• Experience in DC-DC converters and control loop design.
• Functional safety development processes and lifecycles.
• Solid background in analog/digital circuit design, micro‑processors, and serial communication interfaces.
• Knowledge of battery chemistry, characteristics, and performance.
• Experience working with high power and/or high voltage products

Element Energy is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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