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Principal Hardware Design Engineer

Confidential, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228

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Position:

Principal Hardware Design Engineer

Location:

Detroit, MI

Salary Range:

$120,000.00–$140,000.00

Responsibilities / Key Areas:

End-to-End BMS Design:

Lead electrical design of automotive Battery Management Systems (BMS) covering high-voltage monitoring, cell balancing, protection circuits, and communication interfaces (CAN, LIN, SPI).

System Architecture & Documentation:

Define and document BMS electrical architecture aligned with vehicle requirements and safety goals.

Customer & Team Collaboration:

Work with internal and external stakeholders to define system and performance requirements.

Hardware Development:

Oversee hardware components including PCBs, microcontrollers, analog/digital circuits, and sensors. Create detailed schematics, select components, and collaborate with PCB layout teams.

Prototype & Testing:

Build and test hardware prototypes; ensure performance and safety compliance; iterate designs as needed.

Sensor & Monitoring Integration:

Develop circuits to measure voltage, current, temperature, state of charge, etc.

Safety Compliance:

Ensure designs meet ISO 26262, IEC 62133, and other relevant standards; perform safety analysis.

Cross-Functional Integration:

Collaborate with software, systems, and testing teams for overall energy storage system integration.

Documentation & Analysis:

Produce specifications, test plans, DFMEA, WCCA, and test reports.

Problem-Solving & Improvement:

Troubleshoot hardware issues, enhance performance, and adopt emerging technologies.

Leadership & Team Management:

Lead design teams, conduct technical reviews, coordinate with global/offshore teams, and mentor engineers.

Ideal Candidate Skills:

Strong

analog and digital circuit design , microcontrollers, and sensor integration experience.

Proficient in

PCB design tools

(Altium, Cadence) and simulation (SPICE).

Deep knowledge of

battery technologies , battery safety, and EV energy storage systems.

Familiarity with automotive regulations, safety standards, and system-level architecture.

Strong leadership, team collaboration, and project management skills.

Programming skills (C/C++) are a plus.

Experience with Li-Ion batteries, battery packs, ECUs, MEMS, and alternative energy systems.

Seniority level:

Mid-Senior level

Employment type:

Full-time

Industries:

Electric Power Generation

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