EV Battery Systems Engineer – Hardware & Software systems
- Job ID
- 65552
- Category
- PD Operations and Quality
- Location
- Chennai, India
- Work Type
- Hybrid
The EV Battery Systems Engineer will contribute to the requirement handling, plant and control model development, and creation of design & engineering validation plans for control modules within electric vehicles. This role combines hardware understanding, model-based design of plant/controller and verification plan creation. You will collaborate with global teams to deliver high-quality, scalable battery solutions aligned with automotive safety and performance standards
- Analyse software requirements and develop test cases for EV battery systems
- Perform modelling and calibration for dspace & Typhoon HILs
- Support battery hardware requirements understanding and contribute to requirement/test design
- Develop and validate models using tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow, simscape
- Execute, monitor, and deliver project artefacts aligned with quality, cost, and timeline targets
- Conduct root cause analysis and support issue resolution for complex system problems
- Ensure adherence to functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262)
- Collaborate with cross-functional and global stakeholders (including FNA teams)
- Participate in peer reviews and contribute to quality improvements
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives for efficiency, productivity, and cost savings
- Lead or contribute to technical trainings and knowledge-sharing sessions
- Capture lessons learnt and implement improvements in development processes
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Automotive Engineering, or related field
- Relevant experience in EV battery systems, embedded systems, or automotive software
Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of Electric Vehicle (EV) battery systems and Battery Control Modules
- Experience with Software Development Lifecycle (V-cycle model)
- Expertise in model-based development and validation
- Hands-on experience with:
- MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow
- AUTOSAR architecture
- Embedded C / TargetLink / Embedded Coder
- Experience in MIL (Model-in-the-Loop) systems testing and validation
- Experience in SIL (Software-in-the-Loop) systems testing and validation
- Knowledge of requirement management tools (e.g., Jama)
- Working knowledge of static analysis tools like polyspace
- Scripting skills (Python, MATLAB M-script)
Soft Skills
- Strong planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
- Proactive mindset to drive innovation and process improvements
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