BMS Engineer (Flow battery systems)

Location: CleanTech One

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Established in 2010, the Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N) is a pan-university research institute that focuses on systems-level research for tropical megacities. It performs translational research that covers the energy value chain from generation to innovative end-use solutions, motivated by industrialisation and deployment. ERI@N has multiple Interdisciplinary Research Programmes which focus on translational Research, Development & Deployment which focus on specific area of the energy value chain, and a number of Living labs and Testbeds which facilitate large scale technology deployment enabling validation and demonstration of real-world applications

 We are looking for a Research engineer to develop and test C-based BMS firmware invanadium flow battery systems. Support real-time monitoring, PLC/HMI/IoT integration, battery testing, and SIT/VPP execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and test C-based BMS firmware for embedded platforms (e.g., Compulab), including support for scaling kWh to MWh systems.

• Implement and validate JI-EMS (Energy Management System) embedded firmware using C, ensuring seamless integration with hardware components.

• Assist in battery testing, hardware evaluation, and project execution, including developing test cases for SIT, VPP, and other deployment scenarios.

• Design and program PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) and HMI (Human-Machine Interface) systems using tools like TIA Portal for real-time BMS monitoring and control.

• Create Python-based GUI tools for internal testing, such as pump evaluation and local real-time BMS visualization to aid EMS debugging and validation.

• Collaborate on hardware-software integration, including cost-effective BMS designs using microcontrollers like STM32, and support for IoT-enabled features.

• Ensure compliance with safety standards in battery testing, electrical systems, and embedded development.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) or a related field

• Professional experience in BMS or embedded software engineering, preferably in energy storage or renewable technologies

• Good written and oral communication skills

• Strong proficiency in embedded programming and firmware development, with hands-on experience in C/C++, Python, and Linux environments.

• Expertise in microcontroller-based systems (e.g., Arduino, ESP, STM32) and tools like Keil MDK, STM32CubeIDE, and MikroC.

• Solid understanding of communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C, CAN) and PLC/HMI programming (e.g., Siemens TIA).

• Analytical skills for battery modeling and optimization, including techniques like Genetic Algorithms (GA) and PID control, using MATLAB/Simulink.

• Experience with electrical and battery testing, soldering, and PCB design (e.g., Autodesk Eagle).

• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams, with a focus on problem-solving in renewable energy, sustainability, and IoT applications.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.