General Manager – Electronics Hardware

Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineering, Physics or proof of exceptional skills in related fields, with practical experience10+ years of experience in Electronics5+ years in battery management system Job Description: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 manufacturableSchneider Electric is looking for a General Manager – Electronics Hardware for Battery Management Systems (BMS) & Battery Packs for its Energy Storage Center of Excellence (CoE). Incumbent will be responsible forElectrical/Electronics hardware for Battery Management Systems for UPS and Storage applications…including Module Level, Rack Level and System level BMS and Battery packsManaging a team of Hardware Engineers to Design, develop, test, debug, document and launch to mass production BMS & Battery Packs that meet regulatory and safety standards, and reliability requirements. Reviewing hardware designs, component selection, leading FMEA and RCAYour expertise in BMS hardware design and validation are critical elements for success. This experience combined with a track record of relevant technical innovation, curiosity, communication, structured analytical thinking, sound business judgment and true leadership skills would make you successful in this role.  We are looking for someone who has managed or played a key role in a team that has taken to mass production a battery management systems in the energy storage or automotive industry.Competencies Required:Demonstrated experience managing development of BMS hardware for energy storage/EV applicationsExperience and strong design knowledge of Digital circuit design, Analog circuit design, ADC, DACs, OP Amps, Micro-processors, Micro-controllers & DSPs etcKnowledge of Regulatory requirements for Li-ion batteries for Energy storage applicationKnowledge of PCB layout constraints Knowledge and demonstrated experience with Analog Front End circuit design for Li-ion batteriesKnowledge and demonstrated experience using simulation tools (for example P-Spice, Matlab, Mathcad)Experience with FMEA and Root Cause AnalysisExperience working with various Sensing Technologies Experience working with Contactors and RelaysExperience 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 ApplicationsWorking knowledge of BMS algorithms Design for Six SigmaWorking knowledge of various battery chemistries like Lead Acid and Li-ionDetail-oriented, organized, deadline-drivenDemonstrated excellence in analytic, strategic and critical thinking Strong communication skills Being able to "think out of the box" Systems thinking with outstanding collaborative skillsDemonstrated ability to drive issue resolution with speed Able to manage competing priorities and deadlinesExperience working with diverse global team membersKEY CONSIDERATIONS:Customer first attitudeAct with SpeedObsessed with InnovationLearn Everyday