Principal / Sr. Battery Management System Engineer

Our client is an American multinational healthcare company. For over a century now, they have delivered on their commitment to saving and sustaining the lives of patients, working alongside clinicians and providers around the world. At the intersection of progress and purpose, they are redefining what it means to be a global medtech leader. Their forward-looking leadership team is a driving force in ensuring we meet the needs of all our stakeholders—every day and everywhere. They strive to create lasting value by empowering their patients, protecting the planet, and championing people and communities.

Role Description:

• You will lead the development of creative solutions to challenging problems associated with the design of our new and existing infusion system product portfolio. 
• The successful candidate will possess strong technical capabilities, an excitement and energy for product development, and a passion for their work and the impact it has on saving and sustaining the lives of patients.

Responsibilities:

• Defines design requirements and hardware specifications based on customer or user requirements.
• Strong experience in energy storage devices especially Li-ion batteries.
• Expert in Battery Management System (BMS)design and/or utilization.
• Deep understanding of BMS algorithms like SOC & SOH, cell aging prediction models, storage compensation algorithms, accurate predictions of run time remaining by developing algorithms to account for factors for storage, fuel gauge tolerances, partial cycles, cell balance etc.
• Experience in developing and analyzing battery charger circuits using calculation and simulation methods to assess and optimize performance, effects of environmental and load stresses, to ensure consistent performance in safety critical applications. Good knowledge on Power Integrity, Power budgeting, LTSpice, Pspice.
• Experience in Matlab or other programming language for data analysis is a plus.
• Develops, modifies, and approves electrical design documentation, specifications, and drawings.
• Supervises/coordinates an engineer and/or technician on assigned work
• Defines appropriate test methods to verify designs meet their performance requirements.
• Transitions products to manufacturing and ensures robust products and manufacturing processes.
• Develops and maintains an effective and corroborative working relationship with internal and external development partners.
• Resolves competing constraints between interrelated functions (engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, regulatory, marketing, etc.) required to deliver the product to market.
• Executes protocols and testing required to validate the safety and effectiveness of the design(s).
• Creates and communicates design/test plans, tasks, deliverables, and status. Manages time and resources to meet committed schedule milestones.

Requirements:

• A demonstrated track record in electromechanical hardware development, preferably medical devices, or other highly regulated products such as military hardware.
• Expert in Battery Management System.
• Good to have knowledge and experience in digital and analog design.
• Knowledge of standards such as IEC 60601, IEC 61010, UL, ANSI and ASTM.
• Graduate or Postgraduate in Electrical or Electronics or related Engineering and 11 to13 years of experience. Prior experience in infusion pump domain is a plus.