Lead Engineer - Battery Management System, Intelligent Power Distribution Unit and Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment

1. Key Tasks and Deliverables

• Lead end‑to‑end system requirement development for automotive electronic controllers across the V‑model lifecycle
• Translate vehicle‑level and customer requirements into clear, testable system and software requirements
• Review and interpret hardware schematics to ensure system‑level design alignment
• Drive AUTOSAR‑based software architecture discussions in collaboration with software teams
• Guide root‑cause analysis and resolution of field issues with speed and technical depth
• Coordinate technically with hardware, software, validation, manufacturing, and quality teams
• Mentor and guide a team of 2–4 engineers to ensure on‑time, high‑quality deliverables

2. Critical Must-Have Deliverables

• Automotive controller system requirements compliant with internal and OEM standards
• Robust system‑level interfaces for CAN / CAN FD communication
• UDS and J1939 diagnostic definitions and validation support
• AUTOSAR‑aligned system inputs for software development
• Effective resolution reports for field and integration issues
• Consistent technical leadership and task execution by the assigned team

3. Good-to-Have Deliverables

• Hands‑on contribution to embedded software development activities
• System‑level involvement in BMS, On‑Board Charger, or DC‑DC Converter programs
• Support for functional safety or cybersecurity discussions at system level
• Process improvements in requirements management or issue‑tracking workflows

• 8–10 years of experience in automotive electronics system engineering
• Proven experience in automotive controller system requirement development
• Strong exposure to basic hardware development flow with schematic understanding
• Hands‑on experience with CAN / CAN FD communication
• Solid working knowledge of UDS and J1939 protocols
• Mandatory experience in AUTOSAR‑based software development environments
• Prior experience in technical coordination with cross‑functional teams
• People management experience leading 2–4 engineers

• B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
• Master’s degree in Power Electronics is highly preferred

Competencies and Skills

Functional Competencies

• Automotive system engineering and requirements management
• Digital and power electronics fundamentals
• System‑level thinking across HW–SW boundaries
• Field issue triage and problem‑solving

Tools & Techniques

• AUTOSAR development frameworks
• CAN, CAN FD analysis tools
• Diagnostic tools supporting UDS and J1939
• Requirements and defect management tools (e.g., DOORS, JIRA, Polarion – exposure preferred)

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong technical leadership and ownership mindset
• Ability to make decisions under ambiguity
• Clear technical communication with stakeholders
• Coaching and mentoring capability