Lead Engineer, Battery Cell
Novi · Novi, MI · USD 160,000-192,500 / year · 12+ years experience · Remote · Posted Oct 7, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 12+ years experience
- Workplace
- Remote
- Location
- Novi · Novi, MI
- Salary
- USD 160,000-192,500 / year · Base salary
About the role
- The Lead Engineer, Battery Cell will serve as the subject matter expert for lithium-ion battery cell technologies at Scout Motors.
- This role involves coordinating battery cell engineering activities between Scout, Volkswagen Group, and suppliers to support the development of electric and range-extended powertrains.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Provide on-site support at cell supplier facilities during critical milestone events.
- Develop battery cell technical requirements aligned to vehicle performance, durability, and safety requirements.
- Work with R&D and suppliers to develop advanced battery cells, optimizing for performance, energy density, lifespan, manufacturability, and cost.
- Oversee the prototyping and testing of battery cells, including performance characterization, cycle life testing, and safety assessments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate battery cells into complete energy storage systems.
- Monitor cell supplier development activities and qualification processes.
- Lead or support technical discussions regarding cell design changes and problem resolution.
- Provide technical expertise for compliance testing and certification processes.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- 12+ 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.
- Valid passport and driver's license.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally to supplier and development locations.
Preferred qualifications
- Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Income protection plans
- 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting
- 20 days planned PTO
- 40 hours of unplanned PTO
- 14 company or floating holidays
- Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
- Annual performance bonus program
Workplace
- Based in Novi, Michigan.
- Requires 4-5 days per week in the office.
- Requires frequent domestic and international travel to supplier and development locations, including Germany and Korea.
Skills
- Battery Testing
- Performance Characterization
- Cell Manufacturing
- FMVSS 305
- UNECE R100
- UN 38.3
- UL Standards
