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Propulsion System Battery Management System (BMS) Calibration & EoL Engineer

Job Summary:

Our client in Auburn Hills, MI is looking for an Propulsion System Battery Management System (BMS) Calibration & EoL Engineer. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

The Propulsion System BMS EoL Engineer is responsible for supporting design and releasing teams in manufacturing and assembly plants. This person will work closely with the lead BMS and Pack Integration DRE, software engineers, technical specialists, other engineers, and plant personnel to ensure Battery Management System is successfully implemented in the battery pack assembly & in vehicle. Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Develop and verify BMS calibrations. Perform Battery EOL testing and assist in troubleshooting and report issues for resolution. · Support problem solving activities by analyzing EOL data with Vector CAN tools, INCA, or plant tester diagnostic tools, or by visual inspection. Aid in the authoring of EOL tester change requests. Aid in change control and establishment of clean points (may require part relabeling / off-line re-flashing as needed) Establish and document new requirements, best practices, and lessons learned as appropriate, with guidance from BMS engineering. Support vehicle triage and systems level troubleshooting of the battery pack on the vehicle assembly line and flexibility to support field issues as well. Demonstrate proficiency in data collection, post-processing, and analysis during calibration release DVP activities. Analyze functional models to root cause & document controls & SW issues blocking calibration progress. Perform virtual and in-vehicle testing to achieve calibration maturity at each of the vehicle milestones of the program. Work closely with the center of competency to review both issues with functional area, integration, and follow guidance for calibration best practice and methodology. Support vehicle fleet/logistics activities. 

Basics:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering with manufacturing experience or equivalent education in manufacturing principles. 5 + years of Industry experience.  Combination of business focus, analytical and problem-solving skills in order to quickly define solutions within a specific application.  Must have experience with data acquisition and have the ability to use development diagnostic tools and data acquisition tools: INCA, Vector tools: CANalyzer.  Excellent oral and written and communication skills.  Ability to work within a team and with a proactive attitude.  Proficiency with application engineering principles  Process oriented, and high attention to detail. Driving a vehicle is required Willing to travel 30-50%

Preferred:

Electrical Engineering degree  High Voltage Battery or High Voltage powertrain experience · Experience with Electronic System level troubleshooting and embedded controls/complex function root cause analysis.  Understanding of diagnostics fundamentals. Extensive knowledge and hands on use of INCA, CDA, CAN, CANalyzer, Canoe, and other Electrical root cause tools (such as oscilloscopes, etc.)

How You Will Be Successful:

Envision the Future Communicate Honestly and Broadly Seek Technology and Business “First” Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

Competitive Salary Comprehensive Benefit Package 401(k) with matching contributions Paid Time Off Employee Discounts Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit

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Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.

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