Battery Modeling Team Lead

Position Summary:

The Battery Modeling Team Lead (Manager) is responsible for performance of the battery modeling team. This role includes hands-on technical leadership of battery modeling, managing the growth and success of team members (leads, scientists, developers) and ensuring that both company and team short-term and long-term goals are met, while addressing a range of complex battery, software, product, project management, and people-related issues across projects. The lead ensures operational efficiency, resource allocation, and the successful execution of battery science initiatives. You will guide the development and administration of team goals, schedules, and performance requirements, while also contributing to the overall company product vision, strategic planning, and organizational decision-making.

Outcomes:

Accountable for the Battery Modeling team meeting their quarterly objectives and meeting client and project deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manager
  • Supervise and mentor team members, such as individual contributors and lead(s), providing guidance and support to help them resolve problems and meet their team’s goals.
  • Develop and manage individual plans for the career growth of Battery Modeling Team members.
  • Conduct customer-facing interactions with key clients, partners, and prospects when necessary.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for upper management regarding team progress, risks, and potential challenges, and new initiatives.
  • Oversee the development and optimization of processes that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the team’s work, including effective/responsible use of productivity technologies including AI tools
  • Coordinate cross-functional collaboration, ensuring seamless integration between battery science and other departments.
  • Manage resource allocation and collaborate with project management on battery science projects, ensuring cost-effective solutions and adherence to deadlines.
  • Collaborate in marketing strategies ensuring visionary products meet market demands and are achievable with the resources provisioned.
  • Provide strategic direction for long-term planning and growth of the battery science department, including identifying new research and development opportunities.
  • Monitor and evaluate the performance of direct reports, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development.
  • Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, address issues proactively that impact deliverable timeline and quality.

• Battery Systems Scientist
  • Develop and demonstrate the performance of novel models for simulating battery behavior under various conditions (e.g., charging/discharging cycles, temperature variations, degradation) and for various chemistries (Li-Ion such as NMC, LFP, NCO, Li Metal, Sodium, Lead Acid).
  • Use and develop simulation tools/functions to predict battery life, efficiency, and performance, aiding in the design of optimized battery systems for specific applications.
  • Conduct rigorous testing of battery systems, including performance, safety, and lifecycle assessments.
  • Analyze test data to identify trends, performance limitations, and opportunities for improvement in battery system design and operation.
  • Work on the integration of individual battery cells into larger systems, ensuring optimal energy storage, power delivery, and system efficiency.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize battery system design for specific applications, balancing factors like performance, cost, and longevity.
  • Support development of novel data extraction methods for understanding internal battery states, degradation trends such as State of Charge, State of Health, State of Power, State of Temperature, State of Relaxation, State of Degradation, etc.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Master’s degree or PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in managing cross-functional teams and overseeing complex scientific projects.
• Deep technical expertise in battery technologies, materials, and testing methods, with proficiency in Design of Experiments (DOE) for battery cells and stacks.
• Proficiency in battery estimation techniques for SOC (State of Charge), SOH (State of Health), SOP (State of Power), and SOT (State of Temperature).
• Proficiency in software development best practices, strong understanding of technical debt and scalability (functional and volume) and managing of software development life cycle.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to drive performance and results.
• A strong understanding of systems engineering for BESS (Battery Energy Storage System), eMobility, and Robotics applications
• Experience with Agile project development & management
• Interest in product strategy and management to plan future development
• Strong communication and preference for working in teams

Equal Opportunity Employer

Electra Vehicles is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a workplace of mutual respect and an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome all applicants and strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBT+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on their race, ethnicity, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, color, religion, gender, national origin, gender identity, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, citizenship, education, languages spoken, or veteran status. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

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