Principal Engineer Electromechanical

Job Description

Job_Description":" Roles and Responsibilities : Team Leadership and Development: Build and l ead a team of engineers in the battery R&D department, providing guidance, mentorship, and technical expertise to drive the teams success. Oversee and provide strategic direction for multiple teams within the battery development group, including cell, thermal, mechanical, manufacturing engineering, prototyping and testing, data analytics, and Battery Management Systems (BMS). Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment to encourage continuous learning and professional growth among team members. Battery Engineering and Development: Oversee and manage all new battery engineering projects across multiple platforms, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards. Supervise the ground-up design, prototyping, and manufacturing of battery modules, packs, and associated assemblies. Implement cutting-edge methodologies for thermal propagation control and fire retardation within EV batteries. Project Strategy and Execution: Establish and execute test strategies, including design verification plans and ongoing reliability testing, to ensure battery products meet safety and performance standards. Monitor project schedules, budgets, and resources across all battery teams to ensure projects stay on track. Innovation and Strategic Planning: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative battery solutions for different applications, including EVs, military use, retrofit projects, and stationary storage products. Advise on strategic decisions such as value chain analysis and manufacturing techniques to drive business growth and improve production efficiency. Support research and development efforts to identify and implement new technologies and processes that can enhance battery performance and safety. Compliance and Safety: Ensure all battery projects comply with safety regulations and industry standards for energy storage products. Conduct risk assessments and work on continuous improvement to enhance the safety and reliability of battery systems. Stakeholder Communication and Collaboration: Work closely with other departments and stakeholders, including manufacturing and production teams, to facilitate the seamless integration of battery solutions into the broader business strategy. Provide technical advice and insights to external stakeholders, such as government bodies, consultancies, and entrepreneurs, on battery technologies and future trends. Resource Management: Oversee the selection and acquisition of capital equipment and resources needed for battery R&D and manufacturing. Manage budgets, timelines, and resource allocation to optimize the efficiency and productivity of battery engineering projects. Quality Assurance: Lead quality assurance efforts, including supplier audits and product line reviews, to maintain the highest standards in battery manufacturing and production. Monitor and analyze performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and implement corrective and preventive actions. ","