With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities, Ascentek provides an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day.
What you will enjoy by being a part of a 2026 USA Great Place to Work certified company:
A position that is: Salary, Full time, Mon-Fri
- Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- FSA/HSA options
- Paid parental leave
- Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
- Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance
- 401(k) with a generous company match
- Pet Insurance Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- 21 Paid Days Off
- 7 Paid Holidays
- Total compensation package: Competitive base salary, Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP) bonus, and commission on new business
- Dress For Your Day (casual dress environment)
- Paid comprehensive on-the-job training
- Company phone provided
- Company computer provided
- Career advancement opportunities
We are seeking an exceptionally skilled and highly experienced Lead Engineer – Battery to serve as a principal authority and visionary leader within our organization. This pivotal role will be responsible for spearheading all technical aspects related to battery pack, cell, and assembly line design and commissioning, driving cutting-edge battery prototype design and development, and establishing robust organizational battery education and training programs. The successful candidate will be hands-on in the lab, prototype assembly and support customer facing engagements. They will leverage deep expertise to influence strategic direction, solve complex technical challenges, and foster a culture of excellence and continuous learning across various battery technologies, from high-power to high-energy applications and energy storage systems. This role demands a unique blend of hands-on technical proficiency, strategic foresight, and a passion for mentoring and knowledge transfer.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Battery Prototype Design & Development:
- Lead the conceptualization, design, and optimization of battery development, ensuring efficiency, scalability, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
- Serve as the hands-on lead architect and technical expert for next-generation battery cell and pack prototype design, exploring innovative chemistries, architectures, and integration methods.
- Direct the full lifecycle of battery prototype development, from concept generation and simulation to material selection, detailed design, fabrication, and performance validation.
- Apply advanced knowledge of electrochemical principles, thermal management, mechanical integration, and electrical characteristics to optimize battery performance, energy density, power output, cycle life, and safety.
- Initiate and manage research projects to explore emerging battery technologies and their potential applications, evaluating technical feasibility and commercial viability.
- Provide expert guidance on intellectual property generation and protection related to new battery designs and manufacturing processes.
- Collaborate closely with manufacturing, operations, and quality teams to ensure seamless transitions from design to full-scale production.
- Oversee the commissioning, qualification, and validation of new battery production lines, ensuring they meet rigorous performance, quality, and output targets.
Cross-functional development:
- Develop AI-enabled workflows and modeling to empower predictive analytics
- Act as a mentor and technical advisor to engineers and other technical staff across various departments, fostering their professional growth and deepening the organization's collective battery expertise.
- Establish best practices and knowledge-sharing platforms to disseminate critical technical information and foster a continuous learning environment.
- Represent the company as a subject matter expert at industry conferences, workshops, and academic forums, contributing to the broader battery community.
- Provide peer leadership and project management expertise
Education:
• BS with an MS preferred in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
Experience and/or Training:
- 15+ years of progressive experience, with significant roles in at least two of the following areas: rechargeable battery development, manufacturing/assembly, or R&D/prototyping.
- Extensive hands-on experience with battery cell and pack prototyping, including detailed design, material selection, fabrication techniques, and performance characterization.
- Deep understanding of various battery chemistries (e.g., Li-ion, solid-state, flow batteries), their electrochemical behavior, degradation mechanisms, and safety considerations.
- Proven ability to develop and deliver highly technical educational content and to mentor senior engineers.
- Expertise in relevant industry standards (e.g., UL, IEC, ISO 26262, UN 38.3) and safety regulations for battery systems.
- Proficiency with advanced simulation tools (e.g., COMSOL, ANSYS, MATLAB/Simulink) for battery performance, thermal, and electrochemical modeling.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information (both written and verbal) clearly and concisely at all levels of the organization.
- Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate highly complex technical and organizational challenges.
- Critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills balanced with vision, creativity, and resourcefulness.
- Excellent time management, project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities within demanding timeframes and effectively shift individual or team workloads to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining consistency and accuracy of work.
- Strong collaborative spirit, capable of building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent high-impact initiatives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Team player that is reliable, flexible, and works in a fast pace, high-growth environment.
- 20+ years of experience, with a recognized history of significant contributions (e.g., patents, publications, industry awards).
- Experience in a "Technical Fellow," "Distinguished Engineer," or similar principal-level role within a leading technology company.
- Direct experience with the full product lifecycle in high-reliability applications (e.g., automotive, aerospace, grid-scale energy storage).
- Prior experience building and leading a technical team or center of excellence.
- Active participation and leadership in relevant industry consortia or standards bodies.
- Familiarity with advanced manufacturing techniques such as AI-driven process optimization or digital twin development.
Physical, Mental, Environmental Demands:
• Physical demands: sitting, walking, twisting, squatting, reclining, climbing, kneeling, grasping, pushing, pulling, reaching, repetitive motion etc.
• Mental Demands: Comprehend and follow instructions, perform assigned tasks, maintain an appropriate work pace, perform complex or varied tasks, relate to others, influence people, make decisions, direct, control, plan, interact with public or coworkers in written form, communicate orally, etc.
• Environmental demands: This role typically operates in a professional office and laboratory environment. Hands-on work with electronic hardware and test equipment is required.
The anticipated hiring range for the role you are applying for is between $130,000 and $160,000 annually. This anticipated hiring range is based on several factors, and subject to increase based on the below:
- Experience and qualifications: The depth of relevant experience and specific skills you bring to the position.
- Education and certifications: Any additional qualifications that enhance your ability to succeed in the role.
- Market and industry benchmarks: We compare compensation packages with industry standards to ensure we are competitive.
- Internal equity: We strive to maintain pay equity across the organization to ensure fairness for all teammates performing similar work.
At Ascentek, we are committed to providing accurate and up-to-date information about our career opportunities. For the most accurate job descriptions, salary details, and benefit information, we encourage you to visit our official careers page at https://www.ascentek.com/careers/.
Ascentek is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
