Battery Project Engineer

Company Overview

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

Teledyne Energy Systems, Inc., located 20 minutes north of Baltimore, Maryland, is a leading provider of custom power systems and gas generation solutions based on proprietary fuel cells, electrolysis, thermoelectric technologies, advanced battery systems, and staffed with highly talented professionals. We offer training and growth in technical and program management tracks, and allow our staff to write papers, attend conferences, and contribute to the extended technical community.

The Battery Engineer with five or more years of related experience serves as a project engineer with a leadership role in Lithium‑Ion product development programs. The position focuses on custom battery design, manufacturing, and testing with a team of about 45 members. The successful applicant will develop innovative cell designs, establish processes, experimental models, prototypes, and manufacturing procedures.

• Develop Li‑Ion cell and electrode designs to meet customer‑specified electrical requirements for rechargeable batteries.
• Work with advanced battery materials such as high‑energy cathode, silicon anode, and wide‑temperature electrolytes.
• Apply fundamental knowledge of electrochemical characterization techniques.
• Drive battery product development from concept to final CDR and transition to manufacturing.
• Lead development phases, including design refinement, validation, and implementation in manufacturing settings.
• Correlate electrochemical data and process parameters to optimize Li‑Ion cell performance.
• Demonstrate problem‑solving ability and resolve battery performance and manufacturing issues.
• Develop test procedures, implement test plans, and analyze evaluation data.
• Participate actively in prototype fabrication and testing (40‑60% of time on the manufacturing floor).
• Write product specifications, operation procedures, and technical reports; interface with customers and suppliers.
• Assume a leadership role in technical projects while working in a team environment.
• Exhibit exceptional organizational, troubleshooting, interpersonal, and leadership skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse team.
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism, excellent communication, and presentation skills.

• Ph.D., Master’s, or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering.
• Five or more years of work experience in a battery development and manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in chemistry, materials science, and chemical engineering.
• Experience with battery or electrochemical cell design, electrode coating, and cell (pouch, hardware, and cylindrical) development process techniques.
• Experience with CAD solid modeling and engineering drawings preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required for government clearance and/or data/software access.

• Skills and experience with materials characterization, packaging, tooling design, welding, process engineering, testing, and data analysis.

• Health, Dental, Vision
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Life Insurance Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Eligibility
• Educational Tuition Reimbursement

$120,000 – $150,000. The listed range is an estimate; actual compensation is determined based on factors such as location, education, experience, and skill level.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non‑merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.