Battery Product & Remanufacturing Engineer

The Hybrid Geek is a growing automotive battery company specializing in the remanufacturing, distribution, and installation of hybrid and electric vehicle batteries. We provide reliable, cost-effective battery solutions to customers nationwide through our mobile installation network. As we continue expanding our product portfolio, we're investing in engineering and product development capabilities to support new vehicle applications and evolving battery technologies.

We're seeking a hands-on Battery Product & Remanufacturing Engineer to lead the technical development of new battery products, with an emphasis on reverse engineering OEM lithium-ion and nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery systems.

About the Role

The Battery Product & Remanufacturing Engineer will be responsible for evaluating, reverse-engineering, developing, and validating automotive battery products for commercial remanufacturing. This position will play a critical role in expanding our product portfolio by identifying opportunities to remanufacture existing OEM battery systems and developing the technical processes required to bring those products into production. The ideal candidate is a resourceful, hands-on engineer who enjoys understanding how complex systems work, solving technical challenges, and translating engineering concepts into practical, repeatable manufacturing processes.

This is an opportunity to help establish and grow a dedicated engineering and product development function within an expanding automotive battery business.

Key Responsibilities

Battery Reverse Engineering & Product Development

• Disassemble, evaluate, and reverse-engineer OEM hybrid and electric vehicle battery assemblies to understand their construction, electrical architecture, components, and functionality.
• Evaluate the technical feasibility, safety, and commercial viability of remanufacturing new battery platforms.
• Develop remanufacturing processes for lithium-ion and NiMH battery systems, including component replacement, module evaluation, assembly, and testing.
• Identify opportunities to leverage common battery architectures and technologies across multiple vehicle applications.
• Support the development and commercialization of new battery SKUs in alignment with company growth objectives.
• Research emerging OEM battery technologies and identify opportunities for future product expansion.

Engineering, Testing & Validation

• Develop product specifications, engineering requirements, validation plans, and acceptance criteria.
• Conduct electrical testing, performance evaluations, prototype development, and technical troubleshooting.
• Evaluate battery management systems (BMS), electrical interfaces, communication protocols, and vehicle compatibility.
• Perform failure analysis and identify potential reliability, safety, and performance concerns.
• Establish standardized testing procedures to ensure new products meet defined quality and performance requirements.
• Collaborate with external engineering partners on specialized testing equipment, diagnostic tools, and validation systems.

Manufacturing Readiness & Process Development

• Develop bills of materials (BOMs), technical specifications, engineering drawings, assembly procedures, and testing documentation.
• Translate engineering development activities into standardized, repeatable remanufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with the Plant Manager and manufacturing personnel to transition new products into production.
• Establish appropriate production testing requirements, quality checkpoints, and technical acceptance standards.
• Support initial production runs, troubleshoot technical issues, and implement necessary engineering improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve product manufacturability, component…