Technology Program Manager - Battery Systems

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage BasiGo’s technology roadmap for lithium-ion battery technology based on industry and technology trends. 
• Lead battery specification and evaluation for new electric vehicle and ESS products.
• Develop and lead BasiGo’s relationships with global battery suppliers to BasiGo.
• Monitor, manage, and report on BasiGo’s battery portfolio across markets and applications including strategies on charging, SoH management, and after-sales support.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to ensure company objectives related to batteries are being met across the business.
• Lead development of BasiGo’s second-life battery and recycling strategy for lithium-ion batteries.
• Represent battery technology and products to management and investors.

Required Qualifications:

• M.S. in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in lithium-ion battery technology and systems.
• Expertise in lithium-ion battery technology for electric vehicles from chemistry through system design
• Experience in lithium-ion battery and/or lithium-ion battery pack product development and manufacturing.
• Understanding of Battery Management Systems, State-of-Charge, and State-of-Health estimation and life-cycle management. 
• Experience in data analysis, visualization, and insights pertaining to energy storage.
• Experience in Engineering Program Management
• Experience working with technology supply chains in East Asia with a preference for experience with lithium-ion battery suppliers.
• Direct knowledge of safety and quality standards for lithium-ion batteries for EV’s and ESS.
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to frame technical decisions.

Desired Qualifications:

• Understanding of key technology trends pertaining to lithium-ion batteries.
• Techno-economic modeling
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality products.
• Team leader who is excited to grow knowledge of young engineers.