SES AI · 1 month ago
Battery Product Development Sr Engineer
Greater Boston
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelSES AI Corp. is dedicated to accelerating the world’s energy transition through groundbreaking material discovery and advanced battery management. The Battery Product Development Sr Engineer will specialize in customer-facing product development across electrochemistry, materials science, and next-generation battery platform design, managing key relationships and translating complex battery concepts into manufacturable solutions.
BatteryElectric VehicleEnergy StorageManufacturingRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Lead key OEM customer programs and serve as the primary technical interface between the customer, R&D, manufacturing, and quality teams
Develop and manage the technical roadmap for next-generation battery platforms, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and business strategy
Drive cross-functional alignment to seamlessly integrate R&D outputs into manufacturable and scalable solutions
Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept to customer testing and validation, ensuring product quality and manufacturability
Spearhead process and product optimization efforts, including DOE (Design of Experiments) design and comprehensive failure analysis to scale technology from the lab to prototype
Apply deep expertise in electrochemical engineering, materials chemistry, and interfacial science to solve complex product development challenges
Translate next-generation battery concepts into clear, implementable, and manufacturable solutions suitable for mass production and client delivery
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrochemical Engineering, or a closely related field
Deep experience at a top management level or senior technical capacity in product platforms and leading OEM client projects
Strong background in electrochemical engineering, materials chemistry, and interfacial science within the context of next-generation battery platform development
Proven experience in technical roadmapping, and managing the critical validation stages from lab → prototype → customer testing
Proficiency in technical problem-solving, including DOE design and failure analysis for scaling processes
Preferred
Previous experience as a Senior Product Manager or Technical Program Director at major battery manufacturers or automotive R&D centers
Specific experience in process and product optimization for high-volume manufacturing environments
Experience integrating validated battery components into larger system-level innovations
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage
An attractive equity/stock options program
Company
SES AI
SES AI Corp.
Founded in 2012
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$600.11MKey Investors
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2022-02-04Post Ipo Equity· $275M
2022-02-04IPO
2021-07-05Corporate Round· $100M
Leadership Team
Qichao Hu
Founder & CEO
Kyle Pilkington
Chief Legal Officer
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