Battery Management Systems Hardware Engineer
Core
Define and manage requirements and system-level design for Battery Management Systems (BMS) used in Ford's next generation electrified vehicles.
Role type
Senior IC hardware engineer (BMS)
Builds
High voltage battery controllers and BMS electronics for electrified vehicles
Domain
Automotive electrification / Power electronics
Required skills
High voltage battery systems design, PCB hardware design, BMS controller design, requirements engineering, circuit simulation (SPICE), root cause analysis, supplier quality management
Preferred skills
PCB layout, tolerance analysis, worst-case circuit analysis, thermal and EMC considerations
Technologies
SPICE, Gerbers, PCB layout tools
Responsibilities
Lead and participate in design reviews and worst-case circuit analyses to validate system robustness; Perform circuit level design and schematic capture for BMS electronics; Develop and run circuit and system simulations to validate functionality; Support PCB layout and manufacturability; Investigate warranty and quality returns and perform root cause analysis; Drive supplier investigations and corrective actions; Evaluate electrical system engineering alternatives across cost, weight, and performance attributes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
