Principal BMS Industrial System Architect (m/f/d)

What You'll Do

• System Architecture & Technical Leadership Define and own BMS system architectures for industrial Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) , including module, rack, and system-level solutions Drive architectural trade-offs across hardware, software, algorithms, communications, safety, and cost Define scalable and reusable reference architectures for different industrial energy storage use cases (utility-scale BESS, C&I, microgrids, backup power, data centers) Industrial Applications & Customer Engagement Act as a technical authority and system architect interface toward industrial BMS customers and system integrators Support customer engagements from early concept definition through system evaluation and architectural alignment Translate application-level requirements (performance, lifetime, safety, certification, cost) into complete system solutions and IC product definition Reliability & Compliance Drive system-level approaches for diagnostics, redundancy, and fault tolerance Ensure alignment with industrial and energy-storage-related standards and regulations Support system validation strategies addressing performance, safety, robustness, ageing, and field reliability System Validation & Reference Platforms Guide system validation concepts for BESS BMS solutions together with system validation and applications teams Define scope and content of reference designs, demonstrators, and proof-of-concept platforms Provide architectural input to validation strategies covering electrical, environmental, and system interaction aspects Strategy, Roadmap & Cross‑Functional Influence Influence product and system roadmaps by defining system-level requirements and architectural needs Identify technology gaps and propose features for future BMS ICs, platforms, and solutions Mentor and technically guide system and application engineers across global teams Qualifications Education & Experience BSEE required; MSEE or PhD preferred 10+ years of experience in BMS, energy storage systems, power electronics, or industrial system architecture Proven experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) architecture and applications Core Technical Expertise Deep system-level understanding of BMS architecture for stationary and industrial energy storage Strong knowledge of battery technologies , system sizing, performance trade-offs, and lifetime optimization Solid understanding of BMS algorithms (SOC, SOH, protection, balancing, diagnostics) at system-architecture level Experience with embedded systems , mixed-signal architectures, and industrial communication interfaces Experience with safety concepts , redundancy strategies, and system reliability for industrial applications Preferred Knowledge & Experience Knowledge of Data Center architecture and power infrastructure , including backup power, energy storage integration, and high-availability systems Exposure to Robotics systems and applications , including electrification, distributed power systems, or safety-related system design Familiarity with edge connectivity, monitoring, or energy management systems in industrial environments Professional Skills Ability to work independently and drive technical direction at principal level Strong analytical and system-thinking mindset with excellent problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with customers, architects, and senior technical stakeholders Experience working in international and interdisciplinary teams Please note: The successful candidate may/will be responsible for security related tasks.
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