Senior EV Battery Systems Engineer – Thermal & BMS Lead

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and retirement plans

State-of-the-art facility in East Lond

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Battery Systems Engineer for a leading EV tech innovator in East London, Eastern Cape. You will lead design, development, testing and validation of high‑performance battery packs for electric vehicles, focusing on safety, reliability and lifecycle optimizations.

You will collaborate across mechanical, electrical and software teams, guide BMS software and hardware, and drive thermal management and predictive simulations to meet stringent automotive

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in EE/CE/Materials with relevant field.
• 7+ years in automotive battery system design for EVs.
• Expertise in Li-ion cell tech, pack design, safety.
• Proficiency with BMS hardware and software.
• Strong thermal management expertise.
• Experience with HV automotive electrical architectures.
• Excellent problem-solving and project management.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of automotive battery pack systems, including cell integration, module design, and pack architecture.
• Develop and validate battery management system (BMS) software and hardware functionalities.
• Design and implement effective thermal management strategies for battery packs.
• Perform detailed simulations and analysis for battery performance, safety, and lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for system integration.
• Oversee battery pack prototype builds, testing, and validation activities in East London, Eastern Cape.
• Ensure battery systems comply with safety standards and regulations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to battery system performance and reliability.
• Stay current with advancements in battery chemistry, cell technology, and energy storage systems.

Skills

BMS hardware

BMS software

Thermal management

Battery chemistry Li-ion

HV systems

Electrical architectures

Simulation tools

Analytical skills

Project management

Teamwork

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related

Tools

Battery simulation software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Battery Systems Engineer for a leading EV tech innovator in East London, Eastern Cape. You will lead design, development, testing and validation of high‑performance battery packs for electric vehicles, focusing on safety, reliability and lifecycle optimizations.

You will collaborate across mechanical, electrical and software teams, guide BMS software and hardware, and drive thermal management and predictive simulations to meet stringent automotive