Head of Test & Validation

About Ensurge Micropower

Ensurge Micropower (OSE: ENSU) is a pioneer in solid‑state microbattery technology enabling the next generation of intelligent, connected devices. Leveraging proprietary thin‑film and roll‑to‑roll manufacturing, Ensurge delivers safe, high‑energy‑density batteries for applications in wearables, health tech, industrial sensing, and defense. With headquarters in San Jose and a global footprint spanning the U.S. and Europe, Ensurge is redefining what is possible in powering AI at the edge.

Ensurge is seeking a Head of Test & Validation to define and drive a structured, decision‑oriented test and validation framework across product and technology development. This role is responsible for ensuring that testing and failure analysis directly support technology readiness, phase‑gate decisions, and design improvements, rather than standalone data collection.

This role will lead a multidisciplinary team spanning test engineering, failure analysis, data/DOE engineering, and root cause analysis (RCA), and will serve as a key interface among Product, R&D, and Process Development teams to ensure that validation data translates into actionable decisions.

• Define and execute end‑to‑end test and validation strategies aligned with product requirements, application needs, and phase‑gate criteria
• Ensure all testing activities are hypothesis‑driven and explicitly tied to risk reduction or readiness decisions
• Establish validation coverage across electrical performance, reliability, environmental robustness, safety, and mechanical integrity
• Support POC, EVT, and DVT readiness assessments with clear, data‑backed recommendations
• Define validation sufficiency and identify gaps, risks, and mitigation plans

• Lead structured Design of Experiments (DoE) planning and execution across materials, cell design, and process variables
• Ensure experimental designs are statistically sound, well‑documented, and traceable to builds and process conditions
• Partner with Product, Systems Engineering, and R&D teams to prioritize DOEs based on technology risk and readiness gaps
• Eliminate ad‑hoc experimentation by enforcing disciplined experimental frameworks

• Own and drive failure analysis and root cause investigation for performance, reliability, or process deviations
• Establish consistent FA and RCA methodologies and documentation standards
• Correlate failure modes to design decisions, materials, process windows, or usage conditions
• Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and ensure closure through follow‑up testing
• Synthesize FA findings into clear insights for leadership and cross‑functional teams

• Ensure test, DOE, and FA data integrity, traceability, and usability across development phases
• Work closely with data and engineering teams to link test results to materials, process conditions, and build history
• Enable clear data summaries and dashboards that support phase‑gate and design review decisions
• Improve data consistency and reproducibility across experiments and builds

• Build, lead, and mentor a high‑impact team, including:
• Test Engineers
• Failure Analysis Engineers
• DOE / Data Engineers
• Define clear roles, responsibilities, and interfaces within the team
• Establish operating rhythms, best practices, and technical standards
• Support hiring, onboarding, and development of technical talent

• Serve as a key interface between:
• Product Management & Product Validation
• Cell & Materials Engineering
• Process & Manufacturing Development
• Support internal phase‑gate reviews with validation and readiness evidence
• Provide clear, data‑driven recommendations to leadership on technology risk and readiness

• BS, MS, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrochemistry, or related field
• 7–12+ years of experience in test, validation, reliability, or advanced R&D environments
• Strong hands‑on experience with test planning and execution
• Failure analysis and root…