Battery Cell Engineer, Applications

This role is in Irvine CA.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Serve as the primary point of contact for US customers throughout battery cell and/or pack development programs 

• Lead customer engagement, including technical discussions, program reviews, issue resolution, and escalation management 

• Lead and facilitate technical meetings and workshops; ensure clear documentation, action tracking, and alignment with internal teams and customers 

• Lead cross functional teams throughout RFI/RFQs process and technical proposals in collaboration with engineering and commercial teams 

• Lead the development of battery cell and pack programs from concept through production, coordinating closely with customers and internal cross functional teams 

• Develop, maintain, and communicate detailed program schedules, milestones, and deliverables 

• Identify program risks across technical, schedule, cost, and quality and drive mitigation plans 

• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and commercial across regions to meet program timing, deliverables and cost 

• Regularly communicate program status, risks, and key decisions to engineering and executive leadership 

• Identify and drive innovative solutions to overcome technical and program obstacles while maintaining schedule adherence 

• Prioritize and track cross-functional action items, balancing resources, risks, and program outcomes 

• Support on-site customer meetings, technical workshops, and plant visits in the US and China 

• Support DFMEA, PFMEA, DV/PV, APQP, and PPAP activities as required by customer programs 

• Up to 30% domestic and international travel 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Materials, or related discipline) 

• 3+ years of experience in automotive, EV, or energy storage product development 

• 5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Program Management, or equivalent customer-facing leadership roles 

• Good understanding of Li-ion battery cell and/or battery pack systems, including development and validation processes 

• Proven experience working directly with US or global automotive OEM customers 

• Solid knowledge of automotive product development and launch processes, including DV/PV, APQP, and PPAP 

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical programs involving multiple stakeholders, tight timelines, and evolving requirements 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to clearly communicate with customers and senior leadership 

• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required