Lead Battery Systems Engineer — Concept to Production

Motive Workforce; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Motive Workforce in Los Angeles seeks a senior battery systems engineer to lead design and commercialization of advanced rechargeable battery systems from concept through production.

You will translate customer requirements into manufacturable battery solutions optimized for performance, reliability, safety, and cost; design battery packs, electrical architectures, wiring diagrams, and system schematics; develop manufacturing processes, work instructions, quality documentation, and safety

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and commercialization of advanced rechargeable battery systems from concept through production.
• Translate customer requirements into manufacturable battery solutions optimized for performance, reliability, safety, and cost.
• Design battery packs, electrical architectures, wiring diagrams, and system schematics.
• Develop manufacturing processes, work instructions, quality documentation, and safety procedures.
• Analyze battery performance using data‑driven engineering methods.
• Collaborate with cell suppliers, manufacturing partners, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Support technical proposals, customer demonstrations, and engineering documentation.
• Contribute to patents, technical publications, and regulatory documentation.

Job description

Motive Workforce in Los Angeles seeks a senior battery systems engineer to lead design and commercialization of advanced rechargeable battery systems from concept through production.

You will translate customer requirements into manufacturable battery solutions optimized for performance, reliability, safety, and cost; design battery packs, electrical architectures, wiring diagrams, and system schematics; develop manufacturing processes, work instructions, quality documentation, and safety