Battery Sales Application Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Spain.

📋 Description

• Collect customer requirements and refine cell options utilizing technical catalogs.

• Evaluate customer data packages to establish solutions and compile technical information for clients.

• Assist in pack-level capability modeling and assess electrical, thermal, and mechanical design performance.

• Identify discrepancies between empirical testing outcomes and pack integration designs.

• Customize cell selections and pack design proposals to align with technical specifications and target-market regulations.

• Manage sample testing plans and monitor progress across both internal and external laboratories.

• Compile data for certification and conduct cell/pack-level abuse testing.

• Create risk management reports to bolster the account management sales strategy.

• Execute preliminary pack configuration designs that encompass voltage, capacity, and series/parallel arrangements.

• Assess designs for manufacturability and production scalability.

• Visit pack manufacturing facilities to document capabilities and assist in onboarding production partners.

• Review initial prototypes and document differences between design specifications and actual samples.

• Aid in the development and customization of Battery Management System (BMS) solutions for lithium-ion battery cell designs.

• Maintain schedules for cell sample and pack-building qualifications while highlighting potential delays.

• Record feedback on pack qualifications and cell-to-pack quality issues for R&D and Quality teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Mechanical Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Integration Engineering, or a related STEM discipline.

• Minimum of 5 years of pertinent professional experience.

• Proficient understanding of lithium-ion battery chemistry, charging profiles, and safety protocols.

• Experience in technical product management within sectors such as battery, electric vehicle, aerospace, drones, or consumer electronics.

• Knowledge of lithium-ion cell design, manufacturing, assembly, and electrochemical performance testing is advantageous.

• Strong capability to analyze technical data and utilize Excel or similar tools for performance modeling.

• Familiarity with cycling test systems like Arbin, Neware, or Chroma is beneficial.

• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks/AutoCAD) or electrical schematic tools.

• Hands-on experience in building mechanical and/or electrical systems, including machining, mechanical manufacturing, sheet metal fabrication, and welding is preferred.

• Prior experience with thermal-mechanical characterization techniques and quantitative modeling.

• Familiarity with Python and direct experience in battery modeling software such as Pybamm or COMSOL is an asset.

• Ability to produce clear technical reports and communicate effectively with both internal teams and external stakeholders.

• High attention to detail in tracking validation timelines and technical specifications.

• Located in the EU.

• Willingness and capability to travel up to 25%.

🏝️ Benefits

• Up to 25% travel to meet with external testing partners or manufacturing partners, attend industry events and conferences, or support account managers at trade shows.