Advanced Battery Systems Technical Fellow

Job Title

Advanced Battery Systems Technical Fellow

About Canoo

Canoo’s mission is to bring EVs to Everyone and build a world-class team to deploy this sustainable mobility revolution. We have developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with pioneering technologies, award-winning designs, and a unique business model that spans all owners in the full lifecycle of the vehicle. Canoo is starting production and is distinguished by its pioneering and experienced team of technologists, engineers, and designers.

With offices around the country, the company is scaling quickly and seeking candidates who love to challenge themselves, are motivated by purpose, and possess a strong desire to get things done.

The “Canoo Way”

Canoo’s success is the direct result of our disciplined application of our core operating principles and drills, which are based on three main principles:
Think 80/20 (“Important versus less important”), Act 30/30 (“Reduce waste and increase output”), and Live 90/10 (“We have each other’s back”). We hire based on “MET” - Mindset, Equipment and willingness to Train - and seek individuals that take accountability and deliver results being Humble, Hungry to succeed, and Hunting for opportunities to win. We train our team to engage with each other by modulating between their intellect (iQ) and emotional intelligence (eQ) applying Facts, Finesse, and Force when they communicate.

The principles and drills of the CANOO Way have been fundamental to our success, our ability to grow, continuously improve, innovate and are at the core of our day-to-day operations.

Job Purpose

In this role you will be part of Canoo’s Battery Pack Team within the Propulsion group and will be the leader of current and forward-looking Battery and Energy Storage solutions including Battery Pack Design and Test. As a Technical Leader you will be expected to communicate cross-functionally across all engineering disciplines to engineer and deliver high quality Battery Pack and Energy Storage Solutions for vehicle production.

Responsibilities (80s of the Position)

• Drive Battery Cell, Module and Battery Pack Technology Development
• Canoo Expert on Battery Cell, Module and Battery Pack Technologies and Chemistries
• Identify new technologies and suppliers for Energy Storage Development
• Support design activities such as concept module development from cells to modules and battery packs. This includes mechanical, electrical and thermal.
• Architect Battery Pack and Energy Storage Solutions
• Identify regulatory requirements to be met
• Support testing to regulatory requirements
• Responsible for Functional Safety Requirements for Battery Pack and Energy Storage Solutions
• Interface with Vehicle Platform team for implementation and areas of improvement
• Develop battery models as needed to support the Vehicle Systems Team for model and range estimates
• Familiar with testing and safety protocols for Battery Development and testing

Required Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Minimum 10 years of engineering experience
• Strong communication, presentation, and teamwork skills
• Ability to solve complex problems
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Self-starter / ability to work independently
• Multi-tasker, cover multiple projects at once

Preferred Experience

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Significant Experience with Battery Pack and Energy Storage Systems Mechanical Design (Or similar electronics components)
• Knowledgeable of various Cell Technologies and Chemistries
• Experience supporting manufacturing activities
• Knowledge in vehicle communication protocols such as CAN, LIN and isoSPI
• Experience with CAN Communication tools (i.e. CANAlyzer, CANoe, CANape)
• Hands-on experience operating HV Power Supplies, thermal chambers, and measurements tools (sensors, oscilloscope, data acquisition systems)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Good written and verbal communication with ability to create effective, data-driven reports.
• Good problem-solving, troubleshooting skills
• Strong drive to learn, willingness to ask questions & take initiative
• Knowledgea…