Does Element Energy sponsor H-1B visas?

Element Energy has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Systems Hardware Engineer role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Systems Hardware Engineer role at Element Energy based?

This role is based in Menlo Park, CA.

What degree is required for the Systems Hardware Engineer role at Element Energy?

The posting accepts the following combinations: BS + 7 years, MS + 7 years, PhD + 5 years.

How many years of experience does this Systems Hardware Engineer role require?

The posting calls for at least 7 years of relevant experience.

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Systems Hardware Engineer

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Design and validate battery management systems and DC-DC power converters for grid storage

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Why it is interesting. Work on advanced battery management for grid storage and data centers, with a focus on safety and second-life batteries.

Might not be for you. Requires 7+ years of EE experience and deep power electronics expertise; not a materials science role.

Deep specialist Senior hires only

Adjacent materials roleKnowledge of battery chemistry, characteristics, and performance; BMS design and characterization techniques

Seniority: Senior
Work: On-site
Type: Full-time
Degree: BS
Experience: 7+ yrs
Industry: Energy
Role: R&D / Research

Benefits

equity

Role details

Company Description

Element Energy is an advanced battery management technology company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California. The company develops proprietary hardware and algorithms to enhance the safety and economics of large-format battery systems for grid storage and data center applications. We mitigate the risk of battery fires while also increasing performance and longevity. In many cases, this enables the safe and economic use of second-life batteries. For additional information about what we do, and our technology, check out ElementEnergy.com.

Role Description

Systems Engineer with a hardware background. Responsible for Systems/HW development and the validation of Element Energy’s Advanced Battery Management products. The job involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Firmware, Mechanical Engineering and Software, as well as Customer and Compliance Engineering.

Location / Travel

Element’s Menlo Park Office. Travel to production and/or customer sites as necessary.

Salary / Equity

Staff to Senior Staff range dependent on skills and experience.

Credentials

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, or closely related field, and 7+ years of related experience. Regardless of degree, a solid understanding of Electrical Engineering fundamentals is essential.
PhD in Electrical Engineering, or closely related field and 5+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

Design and validate Battery Management System (BMS) for grid storage and data center applications.
Design of Highly Efficient Power Conversion Solutions (DC-DC converter). Explore new architectures, model new power topologies and related control techniques to improve performance.
System prototyping: component selection, schematic design, PCB layout design guidance.
Create and execute test plans to validate designs for functional and performance goals; design and execution of product level testing with a focus on safety, reliability, risk mitigation and FMEA.
Write requirement documents, application notes, user guides, and datasheets.

Preferred Skills

BMS design and characterization techniques.
Deep experience in DC-DC converters and control loop design.
Functional safety development processes and lifecycles.
Analog/digital circuit design, micro-processors, and serial communication interfaces.
Knowledge of battery chemistry, characteristics, and performance.
Knowledge of grid-tied storage systems and how they function and interact with the grid.
Working with high power and/or high voltage products
Knowledge of UL and other certification requirements for functionality and functional safety.

*Element Energy is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.*