Circuit Design Engineer

You’ll be our:  Circuit Design Engineer (BMS)

You’ll be based at: IBC Knowledge Park, Bengaluru

You’ll be aligned with:  Team Lead, Hardware Circuits

You’ll be A member of:  Circuits, Hardware

What you’ll do at Ather: 

• Demonstrate compliance to corporate values and Departmental procedures per requirements of the corporate QS standards.

• Support team during QS Audits, Demonstrate compliance.

• Conceptualize and implement key product differentiators through effective benchmarking.

• Manage technical risks in projects through effective DFMEA.

• Demonstrate collaborative culture while staying committed to Technical deliverables.

• Technically Coach and Mentor resources in the Development team.

• Meet Cost, Quality & Schedule goals for Programs/Projects.

• Carry out detailed Design Calculations, WCA and Tolerance Analyses to demonstrate compliance to sub-system/system specifications.

• Demonstrate compliance to checklists/Templates during reviews on  Design/Simulation,

• Schematic, PCB Layout, WCA, Tolerance Analyses, IP, Safety and Regulatory aspects of design.

• Lead and drive reuse of platforms and design resources to help reduce TTM, cost and enhance quality. Implement lessons learnt into designs.

• Lead and drive periodic DFMEA reviews. Demonstrate focus on pro-active screening of defects and timely implementation of control mechanisms to reduce RPN.

• Demonstrate compliance to corporate guidelines on DFM, DFA, DFC, DFS, DFR and Component Selection/derating.

• Lead RCA on field failures and Approve RCA Reports & CAPA.

• Lead Planning and execution of Engineering DVT and DVT.

• Carry out Benchmarking tests on competitor systems/sub-systems and submit reports.

• Participate in supplier Meetings and Technical workshops with key component manufacturers.

• Minimize component diversity in designs.

• Partner with Technical resources from Manufacturers/Suppliers to deliver solutions to issues.

• Participate in internal Peer Group discussions to share and implement best practices.

• Leverage support from the Program/Project Management team to reduce TTM/Risks.

• Participate and contribute to PFMEA discussions with the NPD and Operations teams.

• Work with Swimlane and relevant teams to define manufacturing test plans, review build reports and implement corrective actions to enhance manufacturing cost, yield and consistency.

• Support NPD in carrying out RCA and Implementing CAPA during PPAP builds.

• Work with the Operations Team to support Sustenance of designs in production.

• Support the team during internal audits carried out by the Process Excellence team.

• Demonstrate compliance to the corporate Design & Development processes.

• Work with the SW team to define & implement SW/FW requirements.

• Prepare, Review and execute Engineering DVT plans. Debug and close JiRA issues with appropriate RCA reports.

• Coordinate efforts with the HAT team to prepare and review DVT plans. Debug and resolve JiRA Issues reported during DVT Execution.

• Represent team during reviews with PVL, debug and resolve Integration issues during product development.

Here’s what we are looking for: 

Expert Level:

• Battery Management System Design & Analysis

• Analog Front End (AFE) Application Design & Analysis

• Current sensors and precision amplifiers

• Analog Circuit Design & Analysis

• Digital System Design & Analysis

Advanced Level:

• Li-Ion Battery Construction, Calendar Life, Cycle Life and Service life contributors

• Engineering DVT of BMS

• Debug & Troubleshooting of BMS

• About Company

  Ather Energy is a Bengaluru-based electric vehicle startup known for its smart scooters like the Ather 450X. The company builds high-performance EVs and invests in its own public charging network. It is pushing innovation in India’s growing sustainable mobility space.