(Senior) Hardware Application Engineer (all genders)

at  A123 Systems LLC

CHARGING INTO THE FUTURE

As a worldwide leader in complete lithium-ion energy storage solutions that offer high power, high energy and excellent safety and outstanding life, we provide our customers with quality products, when and where they need them. A123 products deliver excellent energy density providing more driving range per charge. Our advanced technology allows vehicle manufacturers to engineer powertrain advancements that are environmentally conscious. These advances help reduce emissions, provide better fuel economy and start to reduce our reliance on oil.
Breakthrough technology forms the core of our automotive product portfolio and allows us to manufacture highly competitive lithium-ion solutions at the system, module and cell level. As true innovators in battery system design, we have the engineering expertise needed to support development and validation of advanced cell designs, software, electronics and thermal management systems that power today’s electrified vehicles. At the core of A123 Battery Systems, our world-class in-house developed cells employ the most advanced battery chemistry for each application to minimize pack oversizing and system cost.
A123 has aggressively invested in scientific talent, developed our supply chain and expanded our manufacturing footprint for NMC products which now represent more than half of our annual production. This success has inspired us to continue to invest in new research and development that will further enhance the energy density of our future products without compromising battery safety or performance.
Our global manufacturing footprint balances economies of scale and proximity to customers so that we are always prepared to cost effectively deliver lithium-ion solutions that power the world’s most advanced vehicle technology.
We are looking for (Senior) Hardware Application Engineer (all genders) for our team!

Primary responsibilities

• Design and develop hardware electronic circuits for the low-voltage (LV) battery management system (BMS)
• Perform design calculations, simulations, and WCCA
• Perform technical design reviews (TDR), schematic reviews, and PCB layout reviews
• Define test plans and perform tests according to design requirements
• Develop Hardware Requirement Specification (HWRS) in DNG
• Root cause and failure analysis of internal, customer, and field-returned BMS failures
• Support FMEA, FMECA, FMEDA, DFMEA, DRBFM, DFA and DFM
• Interface with internal cross-functional teams to support hardware issues
• Interface with customers to review and resolve hardware issues
• Identify VAVE ideas for cost reduction

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electronics, automotive, HW engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in an automotive electrical system or HW (HW development experience in the automotive industry)
• OEM/Tier 1 supplier experience is a plus
• Experience with electric vehicles and/or battery management systems is a strong plus

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; German is a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience in working independently and proactively as well as in a collaborative environment
• Ability to respond quickly and efficiently to project adjustments and changes
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a dynamic environment

• Design and develop hardware electronic circuits for the low-voltage (LV) battery management system (BMS)
• Perform design calculations, simulations, and WCCA
• Perform technical design reviews (TDR), schematic reviews, and PCB layout reviews
• Define test plans and perform tests according to design requirements
• Develop Hardware Requirement Specification (HWRS) in DNG
• Root cause and failure analysis of internal, customer, and field-returned BMS failures
• Support FMEA, FMECA, FMEDA, DFMEA, DRBFM, DFA and DFM
• Interface with internal cross-functional teams to support hardware issues
• Interface with customers to review and resolve hardware issues
• Identify VAVE ideas for cost reductio