Battery Product Development Leader

What We Offer

• A highly competitive salary and robust benefits package, including comprehensive health coverage and an attractive equity/stock options program within our NYSE-listed company.
• The opportunity to contribute directly to a meaningful scientific project—accelerating the global energy transition—with a clear and broad public impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative environment at the intersection of AI and material science, driving the next generation of battery technology.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and career development as you work alongside leading experts in AI, R&D, and engineering.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and proprietary technologies that are used to discover and deploy AI-enhanced battery solutions.

The SES AI Hermes team is seeking an exceptional Battery Product Development Leader to specialize in customer-facing product development across electrochemistry, materials science, and next-generation battery platform design. This pivotal leadership role will integrate R&D, product requirements, and OEM customer needs to deliver validated battery component and system-level innovations. As a Product Development Leader, you will be responsible for translating complex battery concepts into manufacturable, customer-ready solutions and managing key relationships.

• Customer & Program Leadership
• Lead key OEM customer programs and serve as the primary technical interface between the customer, R&D, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Develop and manage the technical roadmap for next-generation battery platforms, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and business strategy.
• Drive cross-functional alignment to seamlessly integrate R&D outputs into manufacturable and scalable solutions.
• Category (e.g., Model Optimization & Implementation)
• Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept to customer testing and validation, ensuring product quality and manufacturability.
• Spearhead process and product optimization efforts, including DOE (Design of Experiments) design and comprehensive failure analysis to scale technology from the lab to prototype.
• Apply deep expertise in electrochemical engineering, materials chemistry, and interfacial science to solve complex product development challenges.
• Strategy & Execution
• Translate next-generation battery concepts into clear, implementable, and manufacturable solutions suitable for mass production and client delivery.

• Education:
  
  Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrochemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Leadership
  
  Experience:
  
  Deep experience at a top management level or senior technical capacity in product platforms and leading OEM client projects.
• Battery Domain Expertise:
  Strong background in electrochemical engineering, materials chemistry, and interfacial science within the context of next-generation battery platform development.
• Technical Program Management:
  Proven experience in technical road mapping and managing the critical validation stages from lab → prototype → customer testing.
• Problem Solving:
  Proficiency in technical problem‑solving, including DOE design and failure analysis for scaling processes.

• Industry Profile:
  Previous experience as a Senior Product Manager or Technical Program Director at major battery manufacturers or automotive R&D centers.
• Process Scaling:
  Specific experience in process and product optimization for high-volume manufacturing environments.
• System-Level Integration:
  Experience integrating validated battery components into larger system-level innovations.