Jobs – BMS Test & Validation Engineer – Eatron Technologies (Warwick, UK)
July 10, 2024
|By Eatron
As the BMS Test & Validation Engineer, you will play a critical role in the delivery of control algorithms and software stack for Eatron’s Intelligent Software Layer for automotive & mobility applications. You will coordinate, develop and execute testing in a range of environments, from cell & software level to vehicle level, presenting test results and insights to stakeholders to implement improvements.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain development vehicles and HiL rigs used for BMS testing.
- Develop, integrate, configure, and troubleshoot the test environment to ensure optimal performance.
- Execute HiL tests to validate BMS functionality and performance under various conditions.
- Analyse test results and troubleshoot issues encountered during testing, collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges promptly.
- Perform cell characterization tests to determine the performance and behaviour of battery cells.
- Support cell data analysis to understand capacity, efficiency, thermal characteristics, and degradation mechanisms.
- Maintain accurate records of cell testing procedures and results.
- Develop comprehensive test plans to ensure thorough testing of BMS and related systems.
- Write and maintain test scripts to automate testing processes where possible.
- Generate detailed test reports, summarizing findings and providing recommendations for improvements.
- Document all testing procedures, methodologies, and results in a clear and organized manner.
Required Skills and Attributes:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of battery systems, BMS, and HiL testing methodologies.
- Experience in designing and implementing HIL test applications.
- Experience of using Matlab Simulink toolchain.
- Experience of using Speedgoat/dSPACE hardware and toolchain.
- Good understanding of automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, FlexRay).
- Proficiency in developing and executing test plans, writing test scripts, and generating test reports.
- Excellent problem-solving and data analysis skills.