Director, Cell Technology

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Full Time Technical Woodridge, Woodridge, IL, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Inventus Power is a global leader in advanced battery systems that specializes in designing and manufacturing high-quality, reliable, and innovative power systems for a broad range of portable, motive, and stationary applications. We are a US based company headquartered in Woodridge, Illinois and have a global presence that extends across four continents with five manufacturing facilities, three engineering technical centers, a multi-tiered sales service channel, and 3,000+ employees.

For over 60 years, Inventus Power has been addressing the rapidly expanding power demands of a changing world through technology and engineered solutions. We continue to invest in our people and processes, while enhancing our products and capabilities in order to create a safer, smarter, and more sustainable battery-powered world.

We are an ITAR facility and hire only U.S. persons who are defined as U.S. citizens or green card holders.

The Director of Cell Technology is responsible for executing Inventus Power's battery cell technology strategy to drive innovation, competitive advantage, and long-term business growth. Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, this role serves as the company's technical authority on battery cell technologies while leading strategic partnerships, advancing intelligent battery solutions, and representing Inventus as an industry thought leader.

This position works cross-functionally with Engineering, Product Management, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and key external partners to evaluate emerging technologies, support customer engagements, and ensure Inventus remains at the forefront of battery innovation.

• Develop and execute the company's battery cell technology roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Evaluate emerging battery chemistries, cell technologies, and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation and product differentiation.
• Lead the development of Inventus Power's Battery Intelligence platform by leveraging internal cell test data, field performance data, and strategic collaboration with our partners
• Provide technical direction for next-generation battery technologies, product development, and commercialization.

• Identify, establish, and maintain strategic relationships with leading battery cell manufacturers and technology partners.
• Develop partners to support North American battery supply chain
• Build collaborative partnerships with universities, national laboratories (including Argonne National Laboratory), government agencies, and research organizations to accelerate innovation.
• Evaluate and promote new technologies that strengthen Inventus Power's competitive position.

• Serve as Inventus Power's subject matter expert on battery cell technologies.
• Provide technical leadership and consultation across Engineering, Quality, Operations, Product Management, Supply Chain, and Executive Leadership.
• Support customer meetings, technical reviews, and business development activities as the company's battery cell expert.
• Mentor engineering teams and foster technical excellence across the organization.

• Partner with Sales to communicate technology roadmaps and emerging battery innovations to strategic customers.
• Represent Inventus Power at customer meetings, industry conferences, technical forums, and trade organizations.
• Collaborate with Marketing to…