Backed by SoftBank VF and IVP.
About the role
Build and lead the Battery Technology organization across Battery Cell Engineering, Battery Systems Engineering, and in-region engineering team members in China. Define and drive the multi-year battery technology roadmap across cell chemistry, battery architecture, charging, safety, reliability, and performance.
What they're looking for
- 10+ years of experience in battery technology, battery systems, electrochemistry, or related hardware engineering, including meaningful engineering leadership experience
- Deep expertise in lithium-ion cell technology, including chemistry, cell design, performance, degradation, safety, qualification, and manufacturing
- Strong understanding of battery systems, including pack architecture, charging, protection, validation, reliability, and product integration
- Demonstrated success developing battery technology roadmaps and bringing new technologies from exploration into high-volume products
- Experience building and leading multidisciplinary or geographically distributed engineering teams and developing technical leaders
- Proven ability to build strategic relationships with cell manufacturers and technology partners and influence supplier technology roadmaps
More about this role
At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock and inspire performance for life. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.
WHOOP is seeking a Director of Battery Technology to build and lead the Battery Technology organization, shaping the team and technical direction that will power current and future generations of WHOOP products. You will set the technical vision for battery technology and build a high-performing global team across the US and China to advance battery performance, safety, reliability, and integration.
As the leader of Battery Technology, you will own the multi-year roadmap for how WHOOP develops, validates, integrates, and manufactures battery technologies. You will partner across Hardware, Product, Operations, and Supply Chain to translate ambitious product goals into battery technology strategies, while developing relationships with cell manufacturers and technology partners that position WHOOP at the forefront of battery innovation.
Build and lead the Battery Technology organization across Battery Cell Engineering, Battery Systems Engineering, and in-region engineering team members in...
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