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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Product Application Engineer - **Company:** Plastic Omnium Auto Exteriors, L.L.C. - **Location:** Troy, MI, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Embedded Software, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, ISO/IEC 15504, Requirements Management, Requirements Traceability, Verification and Validation (Software), Building Management System (BMS), Reliability Availability Maintainability and Safety Software - **Published:** September 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/a879f75e-0a08-46ce-a379-0eacb985900e/product-application-engineer ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer, Systems, Automotive, Mechatronics, Embedded Systems Engineering, or a related discipline. Masters preferred. * At least five years of experience in BMS, systems engineering, battery systems, electrified powertrains, or another high-reliability application; seven or more years is preferred. * At least three years of direct BMS development, integration, or validation experience preferred. * Experience with lithium-ion battery packs and high-voltage systems above 400V; experience with 400V-1000V architectures is strongly preferred. * Strong understanding of BMS architecture, battery safety, diagnostics, controls, communications, requirements management, traceability, and V&V. * Experience with CAN, CAN FD, J1939, UDS, CANalyzer, INCA, HIL systems, oscilloscopes, meters, battery cyclers, or related test tools. * Working knowledge of functional safety, cybersecurity, DFMEA/FMEA/FTA, RAMS, hazard analysis, safety cases, and corrective-action methods. * Strong technical writing, problem-solving, customer communication, and cross-functional leadership skills. Preferred Experience * Railway, industrial battery, heavy-duty commercial vehicle, off-highway, bus, truck, fleet, construction, or passenger EV applications. * ISO 26262, ASPICE, ISO 21434, EN 50126/50129/50657/50159, UN38.3, IEC 62660, UL 2580, ECE R100, or related standards. * Commissioning, site integration, vehicle integration, field support, production launch, or customer issue resolution. * Master's degree in Battery Systems, Power Electronics, Embedded Systems, Automotive Systems Engineering, or a related field. ## Description This position is well suited for an experienced systems or BMS engineer who can connect customer requirements with hardware, embedded software, controls, diagnostics, validation, functional safety, and production needs. You will work across industrial, railway, heavy-duty, off-highway, commercial vehicle, and passenger EV programs while collaborating with global engineering teams and customers. What You'll Do * Lead BMS system definition, architecture, integration, and development for high-voltage battery applications. * Translate customer, regulatory, safety, manufacturing, and service needs into clear system and component requirements. * Define hardware-software interfaces, diagnostics, communications, operating limits, contactor and pre-charge controls, and fault responses. * Maintain requirements traceability, technical specifications, interface definitions, validation plans, test cases, and engineering records. * Develop and execute BMS and battery-system verification plans, including HIL/SIL, battery cycling, diagnostics, calibration, communications, environmental, and end-of-line testing. * Support SOC, SOH, SOP/SOF, battery fault strategies, control logic, and model-based validation. * Lead root-cause analysis, 8D/5 Why investigations, field issue resolution, and production troubleshooting. * Coordinate engineering activities across systems, hardware, embedded software, mechanical, thermal, validation, quality, manufacturing, suppliers, and program management. * Support functional safety, cybersecurity, RAMS, risk analysis, certification, commissioning, vehicle integration, and launch readiness. * Work directly with customers and suppliers to resolve requirements, integration concerns, technical risks, and performance issues., * Work on advanced battery systems supporting electrified mobility and decarbonization. * Contribute across multiple markets rather than a single platform or application. * Partner with global experts in systems, embedded software, electronics, validation, safety, manufacturing, and program management. * Influence products from early requirements through validation, certification, launch, and field support. * Develop within a global mobility organization committed to innovation, product quality, safety, responsible growth, and ethical business practices. ## Related Videos - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [How to develop an autonomous car end-to-end: Robotic Drive and the mobility revolution](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/22-how-to-develop-an-autonomous-car-end-to-end-robotic-drive-and-the-mobility-revolution) - [Breaking the Hardware Mindset: Overcoming Barriers to System-Level Innovation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1635-breaking-the-hardware-mindset-overcoming-barriers-to-system-level-innovation) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)