Principal Hardware Design Engineer

About the Role
A Principal Hardware Design Engineer designs and develops the electronic brain and safety system of electric vehicle batteries.


Responsibilitie
sLead end-to-end electrical design of Battery Management Systems (BMS) for automotive applications
.Design high-voltage monitoring, cell balancing, protection circuits, and communication interfaces including CAN, LIN, and SPI
.Define and document BMS electrical architecture aligned with vehicle requirements and safety standards
.Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define system and performance requirements
.Develop hardware components including PCBs, microcontrollers, analog/digital circuits, and sensors
.Create schematics and select electronic components
.Work with PCB layout teams to ensure reliable hardware performance
.Build, test, and validate hardware prototypes
.Integrate monitoring circuits for voltage, current, temperature, and state-of-charge measurement
.Ensure compliance with ISO 26262, IEC 62133, and other safety standards
.Conduct safety analysis and support DFMEA/WCCA activities
.Collaborate with software, systems, and testing teams for BMS integration
.Create technical documentation including specifications, test plans, and reports
.Troubleshoot and resolve hardware-related issues
.Support continuous improvement and adoption of emerging technologies
.Coordinate with offshore/global engineering teams
.Lead technical reviews and cross-functional engineering discussions

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Required Skil
lsStrong experience in automotive BMS hardware desig
n.Expertise in PCB design and electrical circuit developmen
t.Strong understanding of analog and digital electronic
s.Experience with CAN, LIN, SPI communication protocol
s.Knowledge of Li-Ion batteries and battery safety system
s.Experience using Altium Designer, Cadence, and SPICE tool
s.Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skill
s.Leadership experience managing technical teams and engineering activitie
s.Experience with ISO 26262, DFMEA, and WCC

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Preferred Ski
llsExperience with electric vehicles (EV), ECUs, MEMS, and senso
rs.Knowledge of C/C++ programmi
ng.Experience working with global or offshore tea


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Pay range and compensation pa
ckageSalary ($/Annum): $110,000 + $5,000 Reloc

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