Battery Power Electronics Engineer – Systems & Prototyping

Motive Companies, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Motive Workforce in Los Angeles is seeking a Battery Engineer specializing in power electronics to drive hands-on development across the full battery lifecycle, from design and prototyping to testing and production.

The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical engineering background with practical experience in lithium-ion cells, BMS, power electronics, PCB development, and manufacturing, and will mentor junior engineers while collaborating with partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Hands-on experience with lithium‑ion battery design, testing, and manufacturing.
• Understanding of battery management systems, cell and pack design, and power electronics.
• Experience developing wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, cable drawings, and system diagrams.
• Experience designing and fabricating custom PCBs and/or ASICs.
• Knowledge of applicable battery safety standards and regulations.
• Experience supporting battery systems through R&D and production.

Responsibilities

• Support battery system development from concept and R&D through manufacturing and production.
• Translate technical and application requirements into reliable, cost‑effective, manufacturable battery solutions.
• Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable drawings, and system diagrams.
• Support the design, development, and fabrication of custom PCBs and/or ASICs.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, and quality and safety controls.
• Analyze engineering and test data to improve battery performance, reliability, and safety.
• Collaborate with manufacturing partners, material suppliers, and engineering contractors.
• Support technical proposals, customer documentation, and application requirements.
• Contribute to patent applications, regulatory filings, and technical publications.
• Mentor junior engineers and support technical knowledge sharing.

Skills

Lithium-ion battery design

Battery management systems

Power electronics

Electrical schematics

Wiring diagrams

PCB design

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PCB fabrication

ASIC design

Lab testing equipment

Job description

Motive Workforce in Los Angeles is seeking a Battery Engineer specializing in power electronics to drive hands-on development across the full battery lifecycle, from design and prototyping to testing and production.

The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical engineering background with practical experience in lithium-ion cells, BMS, power electronics, PCB development, and manufacturing, and will mentor junior engineers while collaborating with partners.