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Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Calibration Engineer - Intermediate

Job Summary:

Our client in Windsor, ON is looking for a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Calibration Engineer - Intermediate. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

High Voltage Battery Calibration and Integration Engineer
We are seeking a skilled and innovative High Voltage Battery Calibration and Integration Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role focuses on the calibration, integration, and optimization of high voltage battery systems, ensuring that they meet the highest standards of performance, safety, and efficiency. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to support the development and integration of advanced battery technologies for electric vehicles (EVs).

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Battery Calibration:Develop, implement, and execute calibration strategies for high voltage battery systems.Calibrate battery management systems (BMS) to optimize charging, discharging, state-of-charge (SOC), state-of-health (SOH), contactor control, cell balancing and thermal management.Conduct performance testing and validation of battery functions under various operating conditions on both pack level and vehicle level.Analyze data, identify trends, and provide solutions to improve battery efficiency, lifespan, and safety.Battery System Integration:Ensure seamless communication and functionality between the BMS, EVCU, charging systems, and other vehicle systems during all Network Management events.Support the integration of the battery system within the vehicle powertrains or other energy systems to meet performance specifications.Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues related to communication protocols, data logging, and performance anomalies.Battery Performance Testing:Design, conduct and support tests to assess the performance, and efficiency of high voltage battery systems.Work with data acquisition systems and simulation tools to monitor battery behavior during real-world driving or load conditions.Validate the battery systems for safety standards and regulatory compliance.Optimization and Continuous Improvement:Analyze test data to propose design improvements for battery systems, contributing to increased performance, safety, and durability.Identify opportunities for improving battery calibration procedures, processes, and tools to increase efficiency and accuracy.Collaboration and Cross-Functional Support:Collaborate with the R&D, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams to troubleshoot battery-related issues and provide technical expertise.Support the creation of documentation, including test reports, calibration procedures, and integration guidelines.

Basics:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field from an ABET accredited University. Advanced certifications in battery technologies or electrical systems are a plus.3-5 years of hands-on battery system development, calibration, and integration, particularly in high voltage systems.Experience with battery management systems (BMS), energy storage systems (ESS), or electric vehicle (EV) battery systems.Knowledge of battery chemistries (Li-ion, solid-state, etc.) and battery pack design principles.Familiarity with battery test equipment and simulation tools (e.g., CAN, INCA/MDA, MATLAB, Simulink, LabVIEW, etc.).Strong understanding of high voltage electrical systems and battery design.Proficiency in calibration tools, diagnostic software, and troubleshooting techniques.Experience with software programming for battery management or integration (e.g., Python, C, or similar languages).Solid knowledge of safety protocols and regulatory requirements for high voltage systems.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team.This position requires working in both office and lab environments.100% onsite position. Driving of a vehicle required. Amount of Travel – 10-20% to local plant.  Occasional travel to testing facilities, suppliers, or production sites may be required.

Preferred:

Familiarity with automotive, renewable energy, or grid-scale energy storage applications.Experience with embedded systems or firmware development related to battery systems.Understanding of machine learning or AI techniques in battery optimization and management.

How You Will Be Successful:

Envision the FutureCommunicate Honestly and BroadlySeek Technology and Business “First”Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

Competitive SalaryComprehensive Benefit PackageGroup Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP) with matching contributionsPaid holidays and vacation time offFree training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit

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Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.

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