Cell and Battery Pack Technology Manager

Dyson; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Johor Bahru is seeking a Technology Manager to lead battery technology development. In this role, you will manage a team, oversee technical strategies, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in battery technology, strong leadership skills, and a solid understanding of Li-ion chemistry. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits along with opportunities for professional growth in a vibrant environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Transport allowance

Comprehensive medical care and insurance

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years in battery technology (cells and packs) including leadership roles.
• Proven track record in managing technical teams and delivering complex projects.
• Deep knowledge of Li-ion chemistry and cell characterization.
• Strong understanding of safety and performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the battery technology development and manage a team of engineers.
• Define and oversee technical strategies for battery cell selection and integration.
• Ensure compliance with international safety standards.
• Communicate strategies to stakeholders and senior leadership.

Skills

Battery technology

Technical leadership

Project management

People management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science

Tools

Matlab

Python

CAD

Job description

About us

Research, Design and Development (RDD) is Dyson's engine room. It's where our engineers challenge convention, build, test, fail, refine, and then fail again – all to invent technology that solves problems others ignore. You will be part of a global team delivering groundbreaking projects that create trailblazing Dyson technologies for the world.

Based in our RDD Centre at Senai, our engineers play a key role in bringing proprietary Dyson technology to market. As part of a global project team, you'll work with specialists in Materials, Process, Chemical, Thermals, Fluid Dynamics, Structural Analysis, Software, Control, and Electrical & Electronics Engineering. This team designs and develops new product features and technology with our strategic partners – exploring the limits of technology and optimizing solutions, all within a Dyson-owned Development Centre.

About the role

As a Technology Manager, you will lead Dyson’s battery cell and pack technology development, combining deep technical expertise with strong people leadership. You will manage a team of engineers, set technical directions, and ensure delivery of high-quality solutions that meet Dyson’s performance, safety, and reliability standards. This role requires balancing strategic planning, technical problem-solving, and team development.

Key Responsibilities & Activities

Overall Scope/Impact:

• Own the technical roadmap for battery cells, ensuring alignment with Dyson’s product strategy. Drive innovation and excellence across multiple projects while managing team performance and development.

Technical Leadership:

• Define and oversee technical strategies for battery cell selection, pack design, thermal management, and integration.
• Lead investigations into complex battery issues (performance, degradation, safety) and ensure robust solutions.
• Ensure compliance with international safety standards (UN 38.3, IEC 62133) and Dyson’s internal requirements.
• Champion best practices in design, testing, and validation for battery technologies.

People Management:

• Manage and develop a team of engineers, providing mentorship, coaching, and career development.
• Allocate resources effectively across projects and ensure timely delivery of technical milestones.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Collaboration/Communication:

• Act as the primary technical interface for internal stakeholders and external partners (cell manufacturers, research institutions).
• Communicate technical strategies and decisions to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Innovation/Strategy:

• Identify emerging battery technologies and assess their potential impact on Dyson products.
• Drive intellectual property creation and contribute to long-term technology roadmaps.

Autonomy/Accountability:

• Operate with high autonomy, accountable for technical integrity, team performance, and delivery of battery technology solutions.

About you

Education:

• Bachelor degree and above in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science, with strong emphasis on electrochemistry and battery systems.

Experience:

• 10+ years in battery technology (cells and packs), including leadership roles.
• Proven track record in managing technical teams and delivering complex projects.

Core Expertise:

• Deep knowledge of Li-ion chemistry, cell characterization.
• Knowledge of pack design, thermal management, BMS concepts, CAE (thermal FEA, electrochemical modelling), modelling (Matlab/Python), CAD, and failure analysis are advantageous.
• Strong understanding of international safety and performance standards.

Leadership Skills:

• Excellent people management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to balance technical depth with strategic decision-making.

Benefits

Dyson Malaysia monitors the market to ensure competitive salaries and bonuses. Beyond that, you’ll enjoy a transport allowance and comprehensive medical care and insurance. But financial benefits are just the start of a Dyson career. Professional growth, leadership development and new opportunities abound, driven by regular reviews and dynamic workshops. And with a vibrant culture, the latest devices and a relaxed dress code reflecting our engineering spirit, it’s an exciting team environment geared to fuelling and realising ambition.

Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.