Director Battery Systems & Development
Are you a visionary leader passionate about shaping the future of electric vehicles? Then step forward and ignite innovation as the Director of Battery and BMS Development! Our client, a pioneer in the EV sector, seeks a driven individual to spearhead the development of cutting-edge battery packs that are not only reliable but also market-ready with immediate commercial applications.
In this leadership role, you will:
In this leadership role, you will:
- Guide a cutting-edge team: Lead a talented team of engineers responsible for hardware and firmware development of battery packs and Battery Management Systems (BMS), utilizing a configurable architecture
- Champion innovation: Spearhead the design and evaluation of distributed BMS CMC & master hardware/firmware, including corresponding firmware for the master/control board
- Market-focused approach: Translate product requirements into fully realized solutions, ensuring compliance with all necessary safety and regulatory standards
- Optimize and adapt: Leverage product requirements and spatial constraints to enhance the configurability and scalability of the system architecture
- Break down silos: Facilitate effective communication and data exchange between your team, product engineering, cross-functional teams, and suppliers
- Forge partnerships: Collaborate with supply chain and sourcing teams to identify design pathways with partners and vendors, ensuring alignment with target specifications
- Think big picture: Design battery packs that seamlessly integrate with diverse applications and power systems, catering to varied industry needs
- Stay ahead of the curve: Build your battery systems architecture using market-proven technologies and maintain in-depth knowledge of key supplier/vendor product portfolios and roadmaps
- Master the details: Manage and lead the battery system development organization, ensuring a thorough understanding of ground, CAN, low voltage, and high voltage harness amperage and thermal requirements
- 5+ years in related field
- Minimum 5 years managing Li-ion battery development teams
- Extensive knowledge of battery pack and BMS components (sensors, connectors, control units, etc.)
- Experience with EV energy storage design and eMobility applications (preferred)
- Safety and compliance expertise (UL standards, etc.)
- International regulatory design experience (battery packs and BMS)
- Sensor/power electronics integration experience (non-specific architecture)
- Design for Six Sigma certification (preferred)
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
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Seniority level
Director -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Manufacturing -
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education and Non-profit Organizations
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