DescriptionJob Title: Sr. Sales Applications Engineer Battery
Job Type: Exempt Full-time
Locations: Fremont CA (On-site)
Reports to VP of Sales
Company Description
Amprius Technologies is a leading manufacturer of high-energy and high-capacity lithium-ion batteries producing the industrys highest energy density cells. We develop design and manufacture high-performance lithium-ion cells for advanced applications. We have invented and perfected a 100% silicon anode that enables the highest energy density cell commercially available in the industry. For more information visit the company website at
Summary
We are seeking a Senior Sales Application Engineer Battery to bridge the gap between cutting-edge battery technologies and real-world customer applications. This customer-facing high-impact role involves close collaboration with R&D product development and sales teams to deliver optimized energy solutions across aerospace electric mobility defense and industrial sectors. Ultimately you will work directly with our customers and provide support for our sales and product development teams as need.
Job Responsibilities
- Serve as the technical lead for customer integration of advanced battery cells and packs including electrical thermal and mechanical system interfaces.
- Support OEMs and Tier 1 clients with battery performance validation system-level troubleshooting and application optimization.
- Lead DFMEA and safety assessments ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards (UL UN 38.3 SAE etc.).
- Consult with customer engineering teams to ensure optimal and proper use of battery system design.
- Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to support design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and field issue resolution.
- Translate customer requirements into internal engineering specifications and guide product development accordingly.
- Conduct cell and pack-level simulations lifetime modeling thermal performance and system performance projections under various duty cycles.
- Deliver technical documentation including application notes integration guides and customer training materials.
- Participate in industry trade shows technical conferences and direct customer engagements as a subject matter expert.
Requirements - Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineering Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- 5 years of experience in battery applications systems engineering or electrochemical device integration.
- Expertise in Li-ion battery technology BMS and battery pack architectures. Experience with Silicon-anode or next-gen battery cells experience preferred.
- Proficiency in modeling tools such as MATLAB/Simulink COMSOL or equivalent simulation platforms.
- Strong knowledge of battery safety protocols compliance testing and thermal/electrical management strategies.
- Exceptional communication skills to translate complex technical concepts into customer-facing deliverables.
- Ability to work in fast-paced cross-functional startup environments and support rapid product iteration cycles.
- Preferred Experience
- Experience working with aviation UAV EV or space-based battery applications.
- Hands-on lab experience with battery cycling testing platforms and diagnostic equipment.
- Familiarity with DOE Six Sigma or statistical design/validation methodologies.
Physical Demands & Work Location:
- Fremont CA: This is an on-site job. Reliable commute or planning to relocate before starting work is required.
- Work performed in an office environment and requires ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards
- Ability to lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.
- May need to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to a lab coat gloves safety glasses face mask respirator and safety shoes.
Travel Requirements:
- Frequent domestic and infrequent international travel.
Benefits - Comprehensive compensation package includes base salary generous RSUs. Salary range for this role is $125000 - $175000 annually DOE.
- Health benefits include medical dental and vision coverage. 100% employer-paid medical plan available.
- Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA). HSA compatible Medical Plan FSA options.
- Commuter Benefits.
- Life and AD&D Short & Long-term Disability Employee Assistance Program Mental Health support.
- Voluntary Coverage Package to support your wellness goals.
- Pet Health Insurance (Dogs & Cats).
- Traditional and Roth 401(k). No match.
- Generous Vacation Leave starting with 3 weeks of annual accrual. 10 paid holidays. Sick time off.
- Cell phone reimbursement for $50/month
Amprius Technologies is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expressions pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information (GINA) protected veteran status or any characteristic protected by law. The Companys policy is to recruit hire train promote and administer all employment-related matters based on an individuals qualifications abilities and efforts without regard to protected status.
Required Experience:
Senior IC