Innovation Project Leader Job Auburn Hills area,Michigan USA,Engineering

Achieve the functional and dysfunctional design of innovative batteries to ensure the desired performance of the battery pack with a minimum safety with respect to an agreed planning with a cross functional synthesis with several skilled people.

Assess the disruptive technologies in cell electrochemistry for automotiveapplicationfromtechnicalperformancepoints of view.
Lead relationships with differentexternalpartners (academics, startups, cell manufacturers, material providers).
Lead relationships andhumanresourcescoordination with different advanced and core teams with internal facilities.
Lead and extendpartnershipsand internal facilities upgrade plan.
Buildanddisseminatethe mid and long terms roadmaps for cell electrochemistrytechnologies and designs.

ISSUES:

To master anddisseminatethe process of functional and dysfunctional design of batteries by seeking unprecedented performance in terms of horsepower and energy
To lead a project including several teams and skills to pass TRL and milestones according to the project planning.
To capitalize anddisseminatemethods and models implemented within thePDTcommunities
To summarize the balance sheets at the project level of performance and constraints of the addressed battery packs
To evaluate the thermo-electric performance of a battery pack (horsepower, energy addressable under thermal environment)
To evaluate battery packcost
To evaluate battery pack performance in stationary environment
To evaluate battery pack Life Cycle Analysis (LCA)

POSITION ENVIRONMENT:

To exchange andvalidateits results with technical teams,expertisenetworkand project stakeholders
To capitalize tools,modelsand methods withteamspartners

RESULTS TO BE PRODUCED:

Technical assessments (TRL) and project Milestones
Synthesis of the functional and dysfunctional designs for the battery pack
Battery pack performance summary (horsepower and energy addressing)
Models and control laws to assess performances
TRLassessmentsincluding LCA assessments.
Cost analysis.
Sets of requirements for external cell makers.
Activity reports.
External partnerships and internal facilities upgrade plans.

ACTIVITIES TO ACHIEVE RESULTS:

Use battery pack system engineering to build functional and dysfunctional analyzes
Facilitate a working teamfor design synthesis
Cross functional synthesis with several skilled people
Managepartnersrelationships.
Gatherand synthesize information from several sources.
Process the TRL gates(including LCA and cost) anddeliverintime.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree Materials Engineeringor Electrochemistry Engineering
Minimum8yearsworking experience in the battery energy storage area.
Knowledge in battery pack design, electrochemistry, thermal management, battery cell, and electrical energy storage.
Excellent interpersonalskillto work incrossfunctional and multi-cultural team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's in Materials Engineeringor Electrochemistry
Proven experience in electrochemistry
Experience incurrent and/or advanced cell technologies.
Experience to provide technical guidance and direction during supplier technical reviews.
Proven experience inteam leading or project management.

Our Benefits — Designed with You in Mind Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

From your very first day, you'll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.

Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in work-life balance. That's why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

We help you plan for the future with:

An employer match on…