Embedded Hardware Engineer BESS Systems

This role is suited to an engineer with a strong foundation in electronic hardware design, embedded systems and electrical integration, with an interest in renewable energy, battery technologies and next-generation energy solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and validate embedded electronic hardware for Battery Energy Storage Systems.
• Develop and integrate hardware for battery monitoring, control, protection and management systems.
• Design and test analogue and digital electronic circuits, including sensor interfaces, signal conditioning and power supply circuits.
• Support the integration of microcontrollers, communication interfaces and embedded control platforms.
• Work with battery management systems (BMS), power electronics, inverters and associated electrical subsystems.
• Develop and review circuit diagrams, schematics, PCB layouts and hardware specifications.
• Conduct hardware testing, troubleshooting, fault-finding and verification to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with firmware, software, electrical and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless hardware-software integration.
• Investigate hardware failures and implement corrective actions to improve product performance and reliability.
• Assist with prototype development, product qualification and system commissioning where required.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant electrical safety, EMC/EMI and industry standards.
• Maintain technical documentation, test reports and engineering design records.

Minimum Requirements

• BEng, BSc or BTech in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in embedded hardware design and electronic circuit development.
• Understanding of microcontrollers, digital electronics, analogue electronics and hardware interfaces.
• Experience with electronic circuit design, PCB design and hardware testing.
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as CAN, UART, SPI, I²C, RS485 or Ethernet.
• Ability to interpret electronic schematics, technical specifications and hardware documentation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Advantageous Experience

• Experience working with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), lithium-ion batteries or battery management systems (BMS).
• Exposure to power electronics, DC/DC converters, inverters or energy conversion systems.
• Knowledge of battery monitoring, cell voltage and temperature measurement, current sensing and protection circuits.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as CANopen, Modbus RTU or Modbus TCP.
• Experience with EMC/EMI testing, electrical safety requirements and environmental qualification.
• Exposure to embedded firmware development and hardware-software integration.
• Experience with laboratory test equipment, oscilloscopes, multimeters, electronic loads and automated test systems.
• Familiarity with renewable energy systems, microgrids or grid-connected energy storage.

Key Competencies

• Strong electronic hardware design and engineering fundamentals.
• Methodical approach to testing, validation and fault-finding.
• Attention to detail and commitment to engineering quality.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into practical hardware solutions.
• Self-motivated, innovative and comfortable working in a product-development environment.
• Ability to manage technical challenges and contribute to continuous product improvement.