Actalent
Software Engineer
Actalent, Ann Arbor, Michigan, us, 48113
Job Title: Battery Management System (BMS) Engineer
Job Description
Our customer, located in Ann Arbor, is seeking a Battery Management System (BMS) Engineer to design, develop, and sustain advanced BMS solutions for lithium-ion battery products.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and test embedded firmware for Battery Management Systems.
Assist in defining electrical, firmware, and system-level requirements.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, mechanical, and testing, to ensure successful integration and delivery of battery systems.
Conduct root cause analysis and troubleshooting of field issues to implement corrective actions and improvements.
Support the development and deployment of end-of-line test apparatus and procedures for production testing.
Develop low-level drivers, algorithms, and application firmware.
Develop algorithms related to OCV (Open Circuit Voltage), SOC (State of Charge), and SOH (State of Health).
Utilize advanced embedded system development tools and simulators.
Verify designs using hardware debugging tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
Identify risk using DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) or FTA (Fault Tree Analysis).
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Essential Skills
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or computer engineering.
7+ years of software engineering work experience, focused on embedded systems using C/C++.
5+ years of experience working with battery or relevant energy systems preferred.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Practical experience with lithium-ion battery products including battery protection schemes and safety standards.
Ability to develop clean, testable, and maintainable code, following professional software development practices.
Ability to read and interpret schematics, circuit designs, and hardware documentation.
Proficiency with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, CANOpen, J1939, and UDS.
Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline testing and deployment.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to perform detailed analysis and identify root causes.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Familiarity with container technologies, such as Docker, is a plus.
Work Environment
At our facilities, we engage in the research, design, development, and manufacture of advanced lithium cells and energy storage products and systems for both commercial customers and U.S. Government/military customers. We invest in our people, they are and always will be the heart of this company. Are you ready to join a family-owned enterprise committed to honoring the contributions of everyone? Then this is the right place for you.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.
Job Description
Our customer, located in Ann Arbor, is seeking a Battery Management System (BMS) Engineer to design, develop, and sustain advanced BMS solutions for lithium-ion battery products.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and test embedded firmware for Battery Management Systems.
Assist in defining electrical, firmware, and system-level requirements.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, mechanical, and testing, to ensure successful integration and delivery of battery systems.
Conduct root cause analysis and troubleshooting of field issues to implement corrective actions and improvements.
Support the development and deployment of end-of-line test apparatus and procedures for production testing.
Develop low-level drivers, algorithms, and application firmware.
Develop algorithms related to OCV (Open Circuit Voltage), SOC (State of Charge), and SOH (State of Health).
Utilize advanced embedded system development tools and simulators.
Verify designs using hardware debugging tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
Identify risk using DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) or FTA (Fault Tree Analysis).
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Essential Skills
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or computer engineering.
7+ years of software engineering work experience, focused on embedded systems using C/C++.
5+ years of experience working with battery or relevant energy systems preferred.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Practical experience with lithium-ion battery products including battery protection schemes and safety standards.
Ability to develop clean, testable, and maintainable code, following professional software development practices.
Ability to read and interpret schematics, circuit designs, and hardware documentation.
Proficiency with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, CANOpen, J1939, and UDS.
Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline testing and deployment.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to perform detailed analysis and identify root causes.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Familiarity with container technologies, such as Docker, is a plus.
Work Environment
At our facilities, we engage in the research, design, development, and manufacture of advanced lithium cells and energy storage products and systems for both commercial customers and U.S. Government/military customers. We invest in our people, they are and always will be the heart of this company. Are you ready to join a family-owned enterprise committed to honoring the contributions of everyone? Then this is the right place for you.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.