Bahadır Küçükcıpracı
Hardware Design Engineer
Istanbul
Summary
Experienced electronics engineer with a strong foundation in embedded systems, battery management systems, and power electronics, particularly within automotive and energy storage applications. Skilled in PCB design, circuit validation, and system integration. Passionate about developing innovative, efficient, and sustainable solutions in advanced energy technologies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Battery Management System Engineer
Siro Energy
10.2022 - 04.2025
- Company Overview: Farasis & Togg Joint Venture
- Performed battery pack and module testing using the AVL PUMA battery test chamber and VECTOR diagnostic tools.
- Contributed to the design and development of hardware components for battery test systems; designed a custom voltage detection unit to identify voltage imbalances in battery modules.
- Developed a daisy-chained communication controller box for battery modules, enabling ISO-SPI to SPI conversion.
- Supported BMS software flashing and integration into the ECU in the Togg T10X electric vehicle project.
- Actively participated in EU Horizon projects such as EXTENDED and REINFORCE, making significant contributions to R&D activities in advanced energy systems.
- Farasis & Togg Joint Venture
Hardware Design Engineer
Farba Automotive
09.2020 - 10.2022
- Prepared e-BOMs, design requirements, and technical specifications for OEM automotive manufacturers.
- Designed and optimized LED exterior lighting PCBs using Altium Designer for Ford Cargo Legacy and Togg T10X programs.
- Developed custom PCB test fixtures for validation and production line integration.
- Performed analog circuit simulations using LTspice and MATLAB.
- Created test plans and validation procedures for mass production.
- Prepared EMC test documentation in compliance with ECE-R10 and FMC1278 standards.
Battery Management System Hardware Engineer
Mutlu Battery Company
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Converted lead-acid forklift batteries into lithium battery packs by designing a modular cell-level battery management system (BMS).
- Designed a 48V BMS for energy storage systems using Altium Designer.
- Performed charge/discharge testing of NMC, LFP, and LTO battery chemistries based on defined validation protocols.
- Conducted testing of lead-acid and lithium storage systems integrated into solar applications for the Solar House Project.
- Took part in a T
- BİTAK-funded Micro-Hybrid Battery R&D project in collaboration with AVL and Mutlu Battery.
Education
M.Sc. - Electronics Engineering
Gebze Technical University
B.Sc. - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Okan University
Skills
Battery Management Systems (BMS)
Energy Storage
High-Voltage Testing & Safety
Embedded Systems (ESP32, STM32)
C/C
System Integration & Debugging
PCB & Circuit Design (Altium Designer)
Power Electronics
EMC/EMI Compliance
Communication Protocols: CAN
I2C
UART
Simulation & Analysis Tools: MATLAB/Simulink
LTspice
Vector/CANalyzer
Certification
EMC Design in Device and System Development, ATAQ, 2021
Interests
Swimming
Healthy Lifestyle and Fitness
Volleyball Referee (TVF League Experience)
Work and Travel USA: Lifeguard experience and cultural exchange
Certified Photography Enthusiast (Gazi University)
Patents
- Battery with Fire Insurance, 2023/018161, 12/23/2023
- Pouch Cell Group Design, 2020/01451, 01/30/2020
Publications
Design of a Wireless Battery Management System Based on WiFi/BLE, Küçükcıpracı, B., ELECO 2024 Conference, 10.1109/ELECO59395.2024.10847194
Timeline
Battery Management System Engineer
Siro Energy
10.2022 - 04.2025
Hardware Design Engineer
Farba Automotive
09.2020 - 10.2022
Battery Management System Hardware Engineer
Mutlu Battery Company
09.2018 - 06.2020
B.Sc. - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Okan University
M.Sc. - Electronics Engineering
Gebze Technical University