Lead BMS Hardware Engineer

Pinnacle Professional Services, LLC; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Professional Services, LLC is seeking a Lead Battery Management System (BMS) Hardware Engineer to oversee the hardware development lifecycle for next-gen energy storage solutions.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with automotive safety standards. This role requires senior hardware design experience and proven project leadership in complex BMS programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in hardware design, preferably within battery, energy storage, or power electronics.
• Experience with BMS architectures (centralized, distributed, modular) preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with PPAP, DFMEA, and validation testing preferred.
• Familiarity with automotive standards (ISO 26262, AEC-Q100 components) preferred.
• Prior experience in supplier management and contract negotiations.
• Proven track record leading complex hardware development projects from concept to production.
• Strong knowledge of analog/digital circuit design, high-voltage safety, and power management.
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and validation of BMS hardware components, including sensing systems, protection circuits, power electronics, and communication interfaces.
• Define system and hardware level requirements, schematics, PCB design reviews, and test strategies in collaboration with hardware and system engineers.
• Ensure hardware design and development activities comply with automotive, industrial, and safety standards including ISO 26262, IEC 61508, and UL requirements.
• Develop project plans, establish timelines, allocate resources, and define milestones for BMS hardware deliverables.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to track project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with software, mechanical, and systems engineering teams to ensure effective integration of hardware and system components.
• Provide regular project updates to leadership and stakeholders, including progress, risks, and milestones.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for hardware related supplier interactions, including component selection, evaluation, and contract negotiations.
• Manage supplier relationships, overseeing the timely delivery of parts, prototypes, and test support to meet project requirements.
• Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to support cost-effective sourcing and maintain long-term supplier relationships.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers in circuit design, simulation, and testing activities.
• Facilitate collaboration among engineering, manufacturing quality, and product management teams to ensure alignment and effective cross-functional communication.
• Lead design reviews, facilitate FMEA sessions, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations.
• Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Hardware design

BMS architectures

Supplier management

DFMEA

PPAP

High-voltage safety

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

(*Must be located in the US. Salaries posted may not be accurate.)

Job Summary

The Lead Battery Management System (BMS) Hardware Engineer is responsible for overseeing the development of advanced BMS hardware in support of next-generation energy storage and electronic mobility solutions. This role manages full hardware design lifecycle, including requirements definition, design, testing, and validation.

This position requires expertise in hardware design along with leadership in project management, supplier coordination, and cross-functional collaboration. The Lead BMS Hardware Engineer ensures that all hardware development activities meet established project timelines, cost objectives, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and validation of BMS hardware components, including sensing systems, protection circuits, power electronics, and communication interfaces.
• Define system and hardware level requirements, schematics, Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design reviews, and test strategies in collaboration with hardware and system engineers.
• Ensure hardware design and development activities comply with applicable automotive, industrial, and safety standards including ISO 26262, IEC 61508, and UL requirements.
• Develop project plans, establish timelines, allocate resources, and define milestones for BMS hardware deliverables.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to track project progress, identify risks, and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with software, mechanical, and systems engineering teams to ensure effective integration of hardware and system components.
• Provide regular project updates to leadership and stakeholders, including preparation and presentation of progress, risks, and key milestones.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for hardware related supplier interactions, including component selection, evaluation, and contract negotiations.
• Manage supplier relationships, overseeing the timely delivery of parts, prototypes, and test support to meet project requirements.
• Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to support cost-effective sourcing and maintain long-term supplier relationships.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers in circuit design, simulation, and testing activities.
• Facilitate collaboration among engineering, manufacturing quality, and product management teams to ensure alignment and effective cross-functional communication.
• Lead design reviews, facilitate Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) sessions, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations.
• Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in hardware design, preferably within battery, energy storage, or power electronics.
• Experience with BMS architectures (centralized, distributed, modular) preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), and validation testing preferred.
• Familiarity with automotive standards (ISO 26262, AEC-Q100 components) preferred.
• Prior experience in supplier management and contract negotiations.
• Proven track record leading complex hardware development projects from concept to production.
• Strong knowledge of analog/digital circuit design, high-voltage safety, and power management.
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.