Battery Management Systems Lead Engineer Job Iowa Louisiana USA,Engineering

Location: Iowa

What you will do it

This position is responsible for the development coordination of Battery Management Systems (BMS) based on product requirements for advanced battery systems. The BMS Lead Engineer represents the main interface to the HW/SW groups to plan and monitor all BMS development activities, the definition of technical safety concept and the BMS architecture in the complete engineering cycles. Further responsibility of the BMS Lead Engineer is to be the main customer Interface during Quote, Development and product launch activities.

How

you will do it

Requirements Analysis:
Work with the Customer and the System Engineering and Component teams to collect, analyze, and approve the customer BMS requirements

Lead the customer communication for review and approval
Guarantee solid baseline of requirements and reference documents for the development

Development planning:
Plan and monitor the development progress in alignment with program milestones

Work with Engineering lead and electronics and software teams to align overall program milestones
Supports Program Management (PM) by align development timing, resources and cost
Lead the system level BMS development activities
Report out of the development status in Clarios internal meeting (SDT/EDT)
Monitor the verification coverage for BMS

Customer Interface:
Main customer interface for all BMS related topics

Lead the customer meetings in liaison with HW and SW teams as technical experts
Report out of the development status in customer meeting
Lead and support the engineering team for all electronics related customer needs

Additional Interfaces

Assist in SW release processes
Lead the customer discussion in case of BMS issues
Support Clarios quality processes (FTA, FMEA, 8D)
Support Engineering and Quality team in customer report out

Manage documentation to ensure a sensible archive and traceability of including requirements, standards, DFMEAs, validation reports and customer documents/communication

Perform system analysis on design to direct BMS specific requirements and confirm HW/SW implementation

What we look for:

Bachelor/ Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree
Solid years of professional experience in automotive control units
Solid years of experience with automotive product development
Solid years of experience in product development planning
Experience or training QM tools (FMEA, Fault-Tree, 8D)
Experience in ASPICE, ISO 26262
Experience in Vector CAN tools
Experience JAMA, JIRA
Knowledge of Cybersecurity #LI-TD1 #LI-Hybrid

What you get:

Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
Parental and caregiver leave programs
All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance and Employee Assistance Program
Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are:

Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries;

we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

Veterans/Military Spouses:

We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your…