Senior BMS Cell Algorithm Design Engineer, Battery Pack Design and Architecture

- Design and maintain high quality cell controls algorithms (including SOC, SOH, thermal controls, and power limits)

- Develop and maintain and validate cell models, enabling using experimental parameters and field data to further optimize performance

- Support integration of code into BMS controls to implement on a pack or system level

- Support and own cell centric requirements for feature algorithms around cell monitoring, diagnostics, performance, thermal management, and safety.

- Participate in detailed DFMEA and DVP&R documentation creation

- Responsible for the development of technical project plans and schedules covering engineering activities, meeting all design control and product development SOP requirements

- Support the transition of designs from prototype to high-volume manufacturing, focusing on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)

- Maintain design documentation and facilitate design reviews

- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical/Electrochemistry Engineering, Mechatronics, Control Systems or related field; bachelor's with 5+ years OR Master's with 3+ industry experience in BMS controls modeling/design

- Strong Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and or Embedded C/C++

- Experience in BMS development, cell modeling, or battery cell testing

- Strong understanding of Lithium-ion and chemistry, control theory, and BMS communication protocols (CAN, UDS)

- Experience with Vector tools (CANalyzer, CANape), revision control repositories (GIT)

- Strong background with DFMEA, PFMEA, FTTI, etc.

- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to perform root cause analysis

- Prior experience in high voltage battery systems, energy storage or EV industry

- Deep knowledge of battery electrical components (cells, modules, current collectors, busbars, module too pack integration etc)

- Knowledge of manufacturing test processes unique to battery pack construction (e.g., capacity testing, broken weld detection, etc.) a bonus but not required

- Knowledge of other cell chemistries (LFP, NMC)

- Knowledge of safety critical standards ISO 26262 and ASPICE

Designed and assembled in the United States, Proterra's innovative battery platform offers industry-leading energy density, durability, performance and safety systems - enabling Proterra EV batteries to be the premium choice for commercial vehicles and industrial equipment.

Proterra's battery technology offers industry-leading energy density, safety systems, and durability. Proudly designed in Silicon Valley and assembled in Greer, South Carolina, Proterra batteries are the premier choice to electrify commercial vehicles ranging from buses and trucks to construction equipment and more. Proterra is building innovative battery technology to power a better, more sustainable world.

Location: Onsite role in Greer, SC Travel: Proterra is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all Employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or ordinance.

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