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# BMS Applications Engineer

- **Company:** Slate Auto
- **Location:** Troy, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Software Debugging, Rapid Prototyping Process
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=742ddbc8bb2c743b

## About the Role

* Engineer capable of bridging vehicle-level requirements and real-world vehicle behavior with BMS configuration and operation
 * Strong understanding of lithium-ion battery systems and BMS functionality (SOC/SOH estimation, current limits, thermal management, balancing)
 * Experience working with vehicle-integrated battery packs and system-level validation
 * Comfortable analyzing vehicle CAN data, diagnostics, and test results to understand pack and BMS behavior
 * Ability to translate vehicle usage profiles and performance targets into BMS application settings
 * Strong cross-functional collaborator able to work with Vehicle Integration, BMS Software, Validation, and Systems Engineering teams
 * Practical, hands-on problem solver with strong root cause investigation and debugging skills, * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or related engineering field (Masters degree preferred)
 * Minimum 5 Years of relevant experience (7+ preferred)
 * Experience working with battery systems, BMS software behavior, and battery pack integration
 * Familiarity with vehicle communication networks (CAN) and data analysis tools
 * Ability to analyze system-level interactions between vehicle, battery pack, and BMS controls
 * Experience supporting vehicle testing, validation, or integration activities
 * Strong technical communication skills for coordinating across software, hardware, and vehicle engineering teams
 * Ability to move between data analysis, hands-on vehicle testing, and system-level troubleshooting

Physical Requirements

 * Must have the ability to travel (up to10%)
 * Must have the ability to lift up to 35 pounds
 * Must have the ability to stand, walk and perform repetitive tasks for extended period of time.

## Description

* Support in-vehicle battery pack integration activities for development and prototype builds
 * Calibrate and drive tuning of BMS application parameters, including:
 + SOC/SOH estimation behavior
 + Charge and discharge current limits
 + Thermal management thresholds and protections
 + Cell balancing strategies
 + Power and thermal derate strategies
 * Participate in vehicle integration activities and drive testing to verify BMS performance and system behavior
 * Translate vehicle usage profiles and environmental conditions into optimized BMS calibration and configuration
 * Support customer-facing battery attributes, including range, charging performance, and drivability
 * Analyze vehicle and pack data logs to verify behavior and identify issues
 * Assist with issue resolution during prototype builds, integration events, and validation testing
 * Perform root cause analysis and coordinate corrective actions with BMS software and systems teams, At Slate, we're fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, and is motivated by shared principles.
 * Safety First
 * Delight Customers
 * One Team
 * Relentless Improvement
 * Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy
 * Respectful Collaboration
 * Positive Legacy


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