RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Drive the functional safety tests for the batteries at to assure the absolute highest levels of safety for the occupants of the vehicle

- Ensure exhaustive test for every relevant aspect during the development process for the battery and the battery management system

- Drive the safety tests for all aspects

- Voltage and current running through the circuit elements are well within the tolerable limit of safety

- Thermal profile for the battery and circuit elements do not show any tendencies for run-off and hazard

- Drive the definition of the battery safety layout strategy as per the regulation of the market

- Oversee the tests for the electrical behavior of the battery, circuit elements, and its subsystems ensuring that the BMS handles current and voltage spikes appropriately

- Ensure that all the development activities are executed as per ISO 26262 for all ASIL levels

- Oversee the moderation of the failure mode and effect analysis, fault tree analysis, and hazard and risk analyses

- Support the vendors and suppliers in ensuring ISO 26262 for their components

- Oversee the tests for the electrical behavior of the battery, circuit elements, and its subsystems ensuring that the BMS handles current and voltage spikes appropriately

- Ensure that all the development activities are executed as per ISO 26262 for all ASIL levels

- Oversee the moderation of the failure mode and effect analysis, fault tree analysis, and hazard and risk analyses

- Support the vendors and suppliers in ensuring ISO 26262 for their components

SKILLS:

- Proven strengths in electrochemistry and an expert knowledge of battery behavior and high voltage safety

- ISO 26262 experience required (license preferred)

- Experienced with setting up and designing components for battery abuse tests

- Technical knowhow of simulating known hazards under lab conditions

- Keen understanding of Battery Management Systems and their drawbacks

- Experience with automotive electronics systems development and launch at a large volume

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

- Bachelor's degree in electrical, electronics engg. or related fields

- Master's degree with exposure to lithium-ion preferred

- 10+ years experience in a relevant senior engineering position

BACKGROUND:

- Experience in automotive industry (exposure to Hybrid or BEV is a plus)

- Understanding of mechanical structures and cell chemistry is a plus

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