Senior Lithium Product Engineer

EnerSys is the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products. 

 

Job Purpose

As a Senior Lithium Product Engineer, you will play a critical role in leading the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge lithium-ion cells. This position requires advanced technical knowledge, leadership abilities, and experience in large-scale, high-impact projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Research & Development: Spearhead research initiatives to discover new materials and advanced cell designs that improve energy density, safety, and cost efficiency.
• Testing & Evaluation: Lead the testing, evaluation, and optimization of lithium-ion cells, using advanced tools for modeling and simulation.
• Collaboration: Act as the technical liaison between cross-functional teams, ensuring all aspects of cell design are aligned with manufacturing, quality, and safety requirements.
• Documentation & Reporting: Oversee the preparation of comprehensive design documents, technical reports, and performance analyses.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure stringent quality control measures are integrated into the cell design and production processes, addressing any technical issues that arise.
• Project Management: Lead multiple complex projects, managing budgets, schedules, and teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Continuous Improvement: Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering innovation and continuous improvement in cell design and processes.
   

Travel Expectations

There will be 50% travel for the first year of employment and 25% thereafter on an ongoing basis. You must be able to travel both domestically and internationally. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent); Master’s or PhD preferred.
• 6-8 years of experience in lithium-ion cell design, development, and testing.
• Expertise in electro-chemical systems, cell architecture, and advanced testing methodologies.
• Proven leadership experience in managing engineering teams and large-scale projects.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory standards (UN/DOT, IEC, ISO).
• Strong project management skills, with experience in resource allocation, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
   

General Job Requirements

• Generic

 

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