Principal, Battery Cell Technical Specialist

The role

The Principal, Battery Cell Technical Specialist will coordinate battery cell engineering activities between Scout, Volkswagen Group, and battery cell suppliers. This person will serve as the subject matter expert for lithium-ion battery cell technologies and oversee prototyping, testing, and integration into energy storage systems.

What you will do

• Coordinate battery cell engineering activities between Scout, Volkswagen Group, and battery cell suppliers
• Serve as the subject matter expert for lithium-ion battery cell technologies at Scout
• Provide on-site Scout support at cell supplier facilities at critical milestone events
• Develop battery cell technical requirements aligned to vehicle performance, durability, and safety requirements
• Work with R&D and cell suppliers to develop advanced battery cells
• Evaluate and select appropriate materials for cathodes, anodes, electrolytes, and separators
• Oversee the prototyping and testing of battery cells
• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate battery cells into complete energy storage systems
• Support lithium-ion battery cell technical evaluations
• Monitor cell supplier development activities and qualification processes

Required qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 15+ years of experience in lithium-ion battery cell design and development for automotive applications
• Proven experience leading lithium-ion battery cell development programs from concept through production launch
• Knowledge of Volkswagen group battery cell development and release processes
• Strong understanding of battery testing, validation methodologies, and performance characterization techniques
• Understanding of battery cell manufacturing processes and quality control methods
• Knowledge of automotive battery regulations and standards, including FMVSS 305, UNECE R100, UN 38.3, IEC, and UL standards
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to be self-sufficient with minimal direction
• Strong interpersonal skills to interface with colleagues and suppliers around the world
• Willingness to support frequent travel domestically and internationally to supplier and development locations including Germany and Korea
• Valid driver's license

Nice to have

• Ph.D.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting
• 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO
• 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
• Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

Before you apply

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
• This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City

About the company

Scout Motors is an iconic American brand electrifying and digitizing its legacy for the future of transportation. The company empowers inclusive and entrepreneurial teams to innovate in the electric pick-up truck and rugged SUV marketplace.