Job Title

Lead Engineer, Battery Development

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: Bachelor’s or Master’s 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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