Electronics hardware Principal Technical Expert

Deep decarbonization of electricity generation together with the electrification of several end-use applications is necessary to address the climate crisis. Energy Storage Systems (ESS), such as batteries, are a key enabler for deep decarbonization to balance supply and demand. Schneider Electric’s Energy Storage Center of Excellence enables deep decarbonization through the development of innovative energy storage products that are battery technology-agnostic, scalable, cost-effective, and manufacturable

Schneider Electric is looking for senior level professionals for Battery Management Systems (BMS) & Battery Packs  for its Energy Storage Center of Excellence (CoE). SE’s Energy Storage CoE enables company’s growth through the development of innovative energy storage products that are battery technology-agnostic, scalable, cost-effective, and manufacturable

Incumbent will be responsible for:-

• Electrical/Electronics hardware for Battery Management Systems for UPS and Storage applications…including Module Level, Rack Level and System level.
• Design, development, testing, debugging, documenting and launch to mass production BMS & Battery Packs that meet regulatory and safety standards, and reliability requirements.
• Developing schematics, reviewing layout design, selecting components, performing worst case analysis etc.

Competencies:-

Required:-

• Demonstrated experience developing BMS for energy storage/EV applications
• Experience and strong design knowledge of Digital circuit design, Analog circuit design, ADC, DACs, OP Amps, Micro-processors, Micro-controllers & DSPs etc
• Knowledge of Regulatory requirements for Li-ion batteries for Energy storage application
• Knowledge of PCB layout constraints
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience with Analog Front End circuit design for Li-ion batteries
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience using simulation tools (for example P-Spice, Matlab, Mathcad)
• Experience with FMEA and Root Cause Analysis
• Experience working with various Sensing Technologies
• Experience working with Contactors and Relays
• Experience working with hardware peripherals and communication protocols.
• Working knowledge of safety-critical features like charge control, thermal control, fault detection, and diagnostics for battery and energy products.
• Knowledge of regulatory & safety requirements such as UL9540/UL1973/IEC62619/IEC 60730, etc.
• Experience launching Electronics offers to high volume mass production
• Experience working with Inhouse/OEM/ODM Models.

Desired:-

• Hands on experience of working with LV and HV systems (>400V).
• Working knowledge of UPS and Storage Applications
• Working knowledge of BMS algorithms
• Design for Six Sigma
• Working knowledge of various battery chemistries like Lead Acid and Li-ion
• Detail-oriented, organized, deadline-driven
• Demonstrated excellence in analytic, strategic and critical thinking
• Strong communication skills
• Being able to “think out of the box”
• Systems thinking with outstanding collaborative skills
• Demonstrated ability to drive issue resolution with speed
• Able to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Experience working with diverse global team members

KEY CONSIDERATIONS:-

• Customer first attitude
• Act with Speed
• Obsessed with Innovation
• Learn Everyday

Location:-

• Bangalore, India.

Company Overview:-

Schneider’s purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. At Schneider, we call this Life Is On.

We believe access to energy and digital is a basic human right. Our generation is facing a tectonic shift in energy transition and industrial revolution catalysed by accelerated digitisation in a more electric world. Electricity is the most efficient and best vector for decarbonisation; combined with a circular economy approach, we will achieve a climate-positive impact as part of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.