Lead Engineer, Battery Development

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Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

1. Battery System Development & Design

• Lead cross-functional teams in the end-to-end development of battery packs/modules from concept and requirements definition through design validation and production launch.
• Develop evaluate and implement cell selection mechanical and electrical architectures thermal management BMS integration and safety strategies.
• Carry out root cause analysis and continuous improvement using industry-standard tools (DFMEA PFMEA etc.).

2. Battery Portfolio Management & Maintenance

• Oversee the full battery system portfolio ensuring the ongoing performance reliability and alignment of products with business needs and market trends.
• Collaborate daily with module leads and other functions (quality manufacturing service R&D etc.) to monitor and maintain existing battery solutions proactively identifying areas for fleet-wide maintenance upgrades or retirement.
• Formulate and continuously update the battery technology roadmap coordinating with all relevant teams to ensure forward-looking alignment and risk mitigation.
• Establish processes for lifecycle management monitoring field data analyzing degradation and failure modes and implementing corrective actions.
• Lead the evaluation and introduction of new technologies and improvements across the existing portfolio.

3. Supplier Collaboration

• Build and maintain strong technical relationships with global cell and module manufacturers raw material suppliers and technology partners.
• Drive co-development projects enabling rapid introduction of next-generation chemistries (Li-ion solid-state LFP etc.) materials and processes.
• Establish and align technical requirements specifications and milestones with partners.
• Collaborate closely with module leads and key stakeholders to formulate and execute joint product and innovation roadmaps with suppliers.

4. Innovation Leadership

• Scout and evaluate emerging technologies in battery materials cell formats assembly methods recycling and beyond.
• Champion development and fast prototyping of innovative battery solutions balancing performance cost manufacturability and sustainability.
• Promote best practices and breakthroughs internally and with supplier networks.

5. Project & Stakeholder Management

• Manage timelines budgets and deliverables for multiple battery development projects in parallel.
• Collaborate with module leads cross-functional teams and stakeholders (purchasing quality manufacturing service etc.) to formulate and update the battery portfolio and technology roadmap.
• Communicates progress risks and needs to internal leadership external partners and cross-functional teams.
• Prepare and present technical documentation specifications failure reports and innovation roadmaps.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Chemical Engineering Materials Science or related field.
• Experience: At least 7 years of experience in battery system development (with hand-on experience is preferred) ideally for automotive consumer electronics or renewable applications.
• Proven track record of successful supplier engagement and technology co-development.
• Significant experience in battery portfolio management daily maintenance practices and lifecycle management.
• Deep understanding of cell chemistry manufacturing BMS validation and safety standards.
• Strong project management leadership and communication skills.

Desired Skills

• Expertise in battery portfolio management maintenance protocols and lifecycle analytics.
• Familiarity with APQP PPAP and automotive or consumer electronics certification processes.
• Experience with simulation and modeling tools (ANSYS COMSOL MATLAB/Simulink).
• Knowledge of global battery markets supplier base regulatory frameworks (UN38.3 IEC UL) and sustainability trends.
• Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration skills including work with quality manufacturing service and R&D.
• Multilingual proficiency and willingness to travel internationally a plus.

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