Manager, Battery Build and Test Lab
Core
Lead a high-performing team to enable innovation through rapid testing and characterization of battery components and systems, specifically commissioning and ramping up the EVDC2 lab for next-gen EV battery validation.
Role type
Senior IC engineering manager (battery validation lab)
Builds
Next-generation electric vehicle battery systems and validation capabilities
Domain
Automotive / Electric Vehicles / Battery Technology
Required skills
Battery chemistry and physics knowledge, High Voltage (HV) safety standards, Lab commissioning and operational ramp-up, Capital equipment procurement, Cross-functional alignment, Vendor management, Data infrastructure strategy
Preferred skills
MBA, Automated test system development, Project management tools (Confluence, Jira, Jama), Systems thinking
Technologies
Cyclers, environmental chambers, chillers, DAQ systems
Responsibilities
Manage and mentor a team of battery validation engineers and lab technicians, oversee facility upgrades and equipment installation, manage lab operational budget and resource allocation, coordinate comprehensive battery pack validation test plans, enforce High Voltage and battery abuse testing safety protocols, collaborate with cross-functional teams to align testing capabilities with vehicle program requirements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
