Principal, Battery Cell Technical Specialist
Core
Subject matter expert for lithium-ion battery cell technologies, coordinating engineering activities between Scout, Volkswagen Group, and suppliers to develop advanced cells for electric vehicles.
Role type
Principal, Battery Cell Technical Specialist
Builds
Advanced lithium-ion battery cells and energy storage systems for electric pick-up trucks and rugged SUVs
Domain
Automotive electrification + Battery chemistry
Required skills
Lithium-ion battery cell design and development, Battery testing and validation, Battery cell manufacturing processes, Automotive battery regulations (FMVSS 305, UNECE R100, UN 38.3), Cross-functional team leadership, Supplier qualification and management, Prototyping and testing oversight
Preferred skills
Volkswagen Group battery development processes, PhD in relevant field, Experience with cathode/anode/electrolyte material selection
Technologies
Lithium-ion chemistry, BMS integration, Thermal management systems, Safety assessment tools
Responsibilities
Coordinate battery cell engineering activities between Scout, Volkswagen Group, and suppliers; Develop battery cell technical requirements aligned to vehicle performance; Oversee prototyping and testing of battery cells; Work with cross-functional teams to integrate cells into energy storage systems; Monitor cell supplier development activities; Provide technical expertise for compliance testing and certification
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
