Job Description
Job Summary: A BMS Software Validation Engineer is responsible for validating the Battery Management System (BMS) software and controls applications in both low-voltage and high-voltage lithium-ion battery systems. They are responsible for maintaining and extending our HIL test environment. They are well-versed in hardware, software, and CAN communications as well as typical development tools.
Responsibilities: - Analyze functional requirements for both 24V/48V and High Voltage BMS.
- Develop test plans and test cases from requirements.
- Participate in requirements, test plan, and test case reviews.
- Execute test plans, test cases, review, and record results.
- Maintain traceability between test cases and requirements.
- Maintain Hardware-In-the-Loop (HiL) simulators and real battery systems.
- Strive for automation improvements.
- Participate in defining validation processes and methods.
- Work in a wide range of environments and disciplines to avoid and mitigate problems in a safety-critical system.
- Familiarity with functional safety requirements and implementation of safety-critical applications.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Predictable and reliable attendance.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to continually improve the BMS hardware design.
- Adhere to federal and state regulations.
- Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
- Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
- Predictable and reliable attendance.
Position Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, software, controls, or similar degree.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in Battery Management Systems.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience with Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) Systems.
- Experience with High Voltage batteries.
- Proven ability to analyze problems and find solutions.
- Ability to be flexible and take on new roles.
- Experience with ETAS and ECU Test is preferred.
Key Competencies: - Communications: Exchanges thoughts, feelings, and information effectively.
- Continual Improvement: Displays a consistent orientation toward producing the highest quality products or services, while keeping a focus on sustainability. Constantly looking for incremental improvements in work processes and results.
- Delivers Results: Achievement-oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before.
- Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others to accomplish team goals and organizational objectives.
- Takes Initiative: Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
- Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategic Priorities Focused: Understands and actively supports the organization’s mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities.
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment.
- Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen.
- May need to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or reach overhead.
- The person in this position needs to occasionally move about in industrial environments, and on uneven terrain.
- Works in a temperature-controlled office environment, with occasional work in outdoor weather conditions, and in industrial environments.
- The noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud.
Why Join Us American Battery Solutions (ABS) provides comprehensive 100% employer paid benefit plans to employees and their family, competitive salary and retirement program. ABS employs a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Benefits Overview - Paid time off includes 4 weeks, 15 holidays, and parental leave.
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) offerings.
- Company provided 401K savings plan with immediately vested matching contributions to help you save for retirement.
- Voluntary benefits offerings.
- Tuition assistance.
- Employee Referral Program.
- Employee development and career growth opportunities.
About Us American Battery Solutions Inc. (“ABS”) is a manufacturer of advanced batteries for commercial, fleet, and industrial on- and off-road vehicles. Located in the heart of the U.S. automotive region with facilities in Michigan and Ohio. In 2023, ABS was acquired by Komatsu, a world leader in construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment in support of Komatsu’s 2050 carbon neutrality goal. ABS continues to operate as an independent entity serving Komatsu applications while continuing to expand and grow our core commercial, fleet and industrial business.
As we have grown, ABS has assembled a world-class team of dedicated and experienced engineers. This team is equipped with a deep understanding of high-voltage, automotive-grade battery systems from concept development and prototyping, to testing and validation, to high-volume production. We pride ourselves on developing a diverse team of next generation battery experts.
The Location - Lake Orion American Battery Solutions Headquarters and Innovation Center is located in the heart of South-East Michigan in Orion Township. Orion Township is a Pure Michigan Trail Town that has a long-standing dedication to enhancing trails and pathways in its community, which is home to the Polly Ann Trail, Paint Creek Trail, and Iron Belle Trail. The township boasts more than 50 miles of trails. Southeast Michigan also boasts some of the best eating around! Whether your interest is in furthering your education, enjoying one of the many regional sporting events, or enjoying the vast outdoors that Michigan has to offer, you’ll be at the center of it here!
AMERICAN BATTERY SOLUTIONS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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