Senior AIDC Battery System Manager

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Full Time Houston, TX, US

6 days ago Requisition

Senior AIDC Battery System Manager

Microvast is a technology innovator that designs, develops and manufactures lithium‑ion battery solutions. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Houston, TX, Microvast is renowned for its cutting‑edge cell technology and its vertical integration capabilities which extend from core battery chemistry (cathode, anode, electrolyte, and separator) to battery packs. By integrating the process from raw material to system assembly, Microvast has developed a family of products covering a broad breadth of market applications.

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Microvast is seeking a Senior AIDC Battery System Manager to join our team. The position is 5 days in office, located at our headquarters in Houston, TX.

• Develop, customize, and maintain lithium‑ion battery systems for AIDC applications based on customer and market requirements.
• Define battery system architecture, technical specifications, system requirements, interfaces, and control strategies to ensure safe and reliable product performance.
• Support customer technical discussions, product selection, new application development, and technical issue resolution throughout the product lifecycle.
• Lead and coordinate cross‑functional product development activities with mechanical, electrical, BMS/software, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and program management teams.
• Develop and execute battery system verification and validation (V&V) plans, including electrical, thermal, functional, safety, reliability, and environmental testing, and support product certification and release.
• Investigate technical, production, and field issues; perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage engineering changes (ECR/ECO) and drive continuous improvements in product performance, reliability, quality, manufacturability, and cost.
• Prepare, maintain, and control technical documentation, including specifications, validation plans and reports, engineering drawings, interface documents, and change records.
• Monitor technology trends, customer needs, and industry standards, and contribute to the AIDC battery product roadmap and technology strategy.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Energy Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years relevant experience; or Master’s degree with 5+ years relevant experience in lithium‑ion battery system or battery pack development.
• Solid understanding of battery system architecture, battery pack design, BMS, high‑voltage DC systems, thermal management, and power electronics interfaces.
• Experience with battery applications supporting high‑power and mission‑critical systems, such as UPS, power buffering, generator bridging, AI/data center power applications, or industrial energy storage.
• Familiarity with power conversion interfaces, including UPS, PCS, DC/DC converters, and HVDC systems (up to 800 VDC).
• Knowledge of battery performance characterization, including available power estimation, power derating strategies, power maps, and end‑of‑life (EOL) performance evaluation.
• Experience in developing and executing battery system validation plans, verification testing, and product qualification activities.
• Familiarity with applicable industry standards and safety requirements, including UL 1973, UL 9540, UL 9540A, NFPA 855, or equivalent battery energy storage standards.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and cross‑functional communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a customer‑focused engineering environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office and engineering documentation.
• Structured, proactive, and hands‑on working style.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Microvast is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long‑term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.