BMS Hardware Development Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Define and develop battery monitoring hardware architecture, including centralized, distributed, or modular sensing topologies, multi-pack and system-level monitoring, HV bus protection, and hardware hooks for controls and diagnostics .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,600 - $192,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in high-voltage battery monitoring hardware architecture, including design, validation, and compliance with safety standards. Proficient in analog and mixed-signal circuit design, with a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration and effective communication.

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High-Voltage Battery Monitoring Hardware ArchitectureAnalog And Mixed-Signal Circuit DesignWorst Case Circuit Analysis (WCCA)Battery Management System (BMS) DesignCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Battery Monitoring Hardware DesignCircuit DesignHardware ValidationRoot-Cause AnalysisTest Fixture DevelopmentData AcquisitionFMEAFMEDARequirements TraceabilityEngineering Change Control

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

PCB Design ToolsCANSPIBattery System Communication Interfaces

Industry Keywords

Battery SystemsHigh-Voltage Hardware DesignSafety ComplianceManufacturing SupportProduction Readiness

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and develop battery monitoring hardware architecture, including centralized, distributed, or modular sensing topologies, multi-pack and system-level monitoring, HV bus protection, and hardware hooks for controls and diagnostics
Design and release hardware for high-capacity energy applications, including sensing circuits, balancing circuitry, precharge and discharge circuits, contactor interfaces, isolation monitoring support, current sensing, and protection features
Own the electrical architecture and detailed hardware design of the monitoring subsystem from concept through release
Author and release schematics, PCB layouts, BOMs, assembly drawings, test documentation, and engineering change records
Perform Worst Case Circuit Analysis (WCCA) for critical circuits and document margins, assumptions, and mitigations
Support board-, module-, pack-, and system-level bring-up and validation
Create and execute hardware test plans, design fixtures, collect and analyze data, and drive design improvements
Work with firmware, systems, controls, power conversion, integration, and validation teams to define and verify hardware/software interfaces, ADC timing, sampling strategies, communications, diagnostics, and fault handling behavior
Support safety and compliance activities, including requirements derivation, traceability, FMEA/FMEDA, hazard analysis, and verification evidence
Drive root-cause analysis for design, manufacturing, commissioning, and field issues; define and implement corrective actions
Optimize designs for cost, manufacturability, testability, serviceability, and supply chain robustness
Evaluate and qualify components, support supplier discussions, and assist with prototype builds and production release activities
Partner with manufacturing and test engineering teams on production test plans and automated test fixtures
Document technical decisions, validation results, and risk mitigation plans; participate in technical reviews and cross-functional presentations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
5+ years of experience in battery systems, battery electronics, high-voltage hardware design, or related technical work
Hands-on experience designing and validating hardware for battery monitoring, BMS, or high-voltage energy storage systems
Experience with analog and mixed-signal circuit design, sensor interfaces, protection circuitry, or power electronics support circuits
Experience performing hardware debug, validation, and root-cause analysis in lab and prototype environments
Experience working cross-functionally with systems, firmware, test, manufacturing, and supplier teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability and willingness to travel occasionally
Experience with centralized, distributed, or modular BMS architectures and monitoring topologies
Experience with cell monitoring ICs, isolation monitoring, balancing circuitry, contactor control, and diagnostic hardware
Experience with WCCA, FMEA, FMEDA, and product safety development processes
Experience with board-, module-, rack-, and system-level hardware validation
Familiarity with CAN, SPI, and other battery system communication interfaces
Experience supporting production launch, manufacturing test, and supplier quality resolution
Analog and mixed-signal circuit design
High-voltage battery monitoring hardware architecture
PCB design and release tools
Worst Case Circuit Analysis (WCCA) and tolerance stack analysis
Hardware bring-up, validation, and failure analysis
Test fixture development and data acquisition
Functional safety and diagnostic coverage concepts
Requirements traceability and engineering change control
Manufacturing support and production readiness
CAN, SPI, and related interface fundamentals
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days
Paid parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up child care
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time