Senior Battery Architect & Prototyping Lead

Ascentek; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

21 Paid Days Off

7 Paid Holidays

STIP bonus and commission on new busin

Job summary

Ascentek seeks a Lead Engineer – Battery to drive all aspects of battery pack, cell, and assembly line design and development. The role includes hands-on lab work, prototype build, and customer-facing support, shaping future technologies across high-energy and high-power applications.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years in battery tech, leadership, and strong knowledge of electrochemistry, safety standards, and manufacturing integration. Excellent mentorship and strategic vision are essential.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in battery development, manufacturing/assembly, or R&D/prototyping.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptualization, design, and optimization of battery development focusing on efficiency, scalability, safety, and cost.
• Hands-on lead architect for next-generation battery cell and pack prototype design with innovative chemistries and integration methods.
• Direct the full lifecycle of battery prototype development from concept to validation.
• Apply electrochemical principles, thermal management, and mechanical integration to optimize performance, energy density, and safety.
• Initiate and manage research projects on emerging battery technologies for feasibility and business potential.
• Provide guidance on IP generation and protection for new battery designs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, and quality teams to ensure smooth transfer to production.
• Oversee commissioning and validation of new battery production lines to meet targets.

Skills

Battery design

Prototype development

Lab hands-on

Mentoring

Strategic leadership

Education

BS with MS preferred in engineering

Tools

COMSOL

ANSYS

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Ascentek seeks a Lead Engineer – Battery to drive all aspects of battery pack, cell, and assembly line design and development. The role includes hands-on lab work, prototype build, and customer-facing support, shaping future technologies across high-energy and high-power applications.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years in battery tech, leadership, and strong knowledge of electrochemistry, safety standards, and manufacturing integration. Excellent mentorship and strategic vision are essential.