What are the responsibilities and job description for the HV Battery Systems Engineer position at LER TechForce?
What you will be doing:
- Develop and define system requirements for high voltage battery systems in hybrid and electric vehicles.
- Design and implement battery management functions to ensure safety, reliability, and performance.
- Conduct system performance analysis and modeling to optimize battery system operation.
- Support verification and validation activities for battery control strategies and system performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system integration, testing, and troubleshooting of prototype and production-intent battery systems.
- Support all phases of development, including concept design, prototype testing, validation, and production readiness.
- Document technical specifications, test plans, and validation results to ensure compliance with industry standards.
What you'll need to be successful:
Essential:
- US Citizen or Green Card holder required.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 3 years of experience in HV Battery Systems, Battery Management Systems, or Electrified Powertrain development.
- Proven experience in battery systems development, integration, and validation, preferably in the automotive industry.
- Strong understanding of lithium-ion battery chemistry, battery management systems, control strategies, and battery pack architectures.
- Experience with system modeling, performance analysis, and testing of high voltage battery systems.
- Knowledge of industry standards and safety regulations related to high voltage systems.
- Ability to develop, manage, and trace system-level and functional-level requirements.
- Experience with battery system integration, performance evaluation, and vehicle-level interactions.
- Strong understanding of battery state estimation, including State of Charge (SOC), State of Health (SOH), and State of Power (SOP).
- Understanding of battery thermal management systems and associated control strategies.
- Experience with battery charging and discharging strategies, including DC fast charging and industry-standard charging protocols.
- Familiarity with automotive communication and diagnostic protocols, including CAN, CAN FD, and UDS.
- Experience in battery system testing, validation, and performance analysis.
- Proven ability to conduct and support MiL, HiL, battery pack-level, and vehicle-level validation activities.
- Skilled in battery data analysis, including correlating simulation models with test results.
- Familiarity with Functional Safety (ISO 26262), ASPICE, and systems engineering best practices.
Preferred:
- Experience with battery modeling, parameter identification, and battery simulation tools.
- Experience with BMS algorithm development, including SOC, SOH, and thermal management functions.
- Knowledge of HV safety requirements, battery testing standards, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience with cell, module, and pack validation activities.
- Knowledge of battery abuse testing, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Proficient in development tools such as MATLAB/Simulink (required), Embedded Coder, and C/C .