Ultraviolette Automotive Private Limited | Full time

Technical Lead - Battery Engineering

Bangalore, India

Job Information

  • Job Opening ID UV-TA 76
  • Required Experience 6-8 yrs
  • Industry Manufacturing
  • Job Type Full time
  • City Bangalore
  • State/Province Karnataka
  • Country India
  • Zip/Postal Code 560071

Job Description

The Battery Engineering Team operates at the forefront of technology, focusing on the design, development, and modeling of Lithium-Ion Batteries for high-performance electric motorcycles that cater to the global market. The team comprises a group of skilled professionals with diverse backgrounds, collaborating to engineer dependable and environmentally sustainable products while embracing a forward-thinking approach. 
Joining Ultraviolette as an Electronics Engineer specializing in Battery Management Systems (BMS), you will have a vital role in the creation and advancement of state-of-the-art, high-performance electric vehicle technology with a global reach. Your main responsibility will center around designing, implementing, and optimizing the BMS for the electric motorcycle's battery pack, ensuring seamless operation and optimal performance. 

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  • Design and develop Battery Management Systems (BMS) for electric motorcycle battery packs, ensuring efficient and reliable operation. 
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, firmware engineers, and system architects, to integrate BMS seamlessly into the overall electric vehicle system. 
  • Perform detailed circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout for BMS modules and associated electronics. 
  • Conduct testing and validation of BMS prototypes to ensure compliance with safety standards, performance requirements, and regulatory guidelines. 
  • Analyze battery performance data, including voltage, current, temperature, and state of charge, to optimize BMS algorithms and enhance battery efficiency and lifespan. 
  • Collaborate with cell suppliers to define battery specifications, conduct cell characterization, and validation. 
  • Troubleshoot and debug BMS-related issues during development, production, and field operation phases. 
  • Stay up to date with the latest advancements in BMS technology, battery chemistries, and industry trends, and integrate them into the design process. 
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Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Electronics Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
  • Proven experience in the design and development of Battery Management Systems (BMS) for lithium-ion battery packs. 
  • In-depth knowledge of Circuit Design, Analysis and Simulation 
  • Proficiency in Simulation, schematic capture, and PCB layout tools. 
  • Strong understanding of battery characteristics, chemistry, charging algorithms, and safety considerations. 
  • Experience with battery cell balancing techniques and algorithms. 
  • Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations related to battery technology and electric vehicles. 
  • Familiarity with embedded systems and firmware development for BMS applications. 
  • Ability to analyze and interpret battery performance data using relevant software tools. 
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills to work in a cross-functional team environment.
  • Strong understanding of electrical and electrochemical principles related to battery systems. 
  • Proficiency in battery simulation and analysis tools, such as MATLAB or equivalent 
  • Experience with PCB design tools, such as OrCAD, Cadence, or equivalent 
  • Proficient in programming languages, such as C, C++, or Python, for embedded systems and data analysis 
  • Familiarity with design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) principles for electronics and battery systems 
  • Knowledge of safety and failure analysis techniques for battery systems, such as fault tree analysis (FTA) and failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA)