Senior Battery Systems Architect & Lab Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental and Vision

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Company-provided devices

Job summary

Ascentek in Golden Valley, MN seeks a Lead Engineer – Battery to direct battery pack/cell design, prototyping, and line commissioning. You will mentor engineers, drive AI-enabled workflows, and advance education programs while hands-on in lab and fabrication.

This role requires 15+ years in rechargeable batteries, strong leadership, and experience with Li-ion/solid-state chemistries, safety standards, and high-reliability applications. Competitive package included.

Qualifications

• Experience in rechargeable battery development, manufacturing, or prototyping.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills for senior engineers.
• Deep understanding of Li-ion, solid-state chemistries and safety considerations.
• Familiarity with industry standards (UL/IEC/ISO 26262, UN 38.3).

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization, design, and optimization of battery development for efficiency and safety.
• Hands-on lead architect for next-gen battery cell and pack prototype development.
• Oversee full lifecycle from concept to performance validation and production readiness.
• Develop AI-enabled predictive workflows for analytics and optimization.
• Mentor and train engineers, establish knowledge-sharing platforms, present at industry events.

Skills

Battery design

Leadership

AI workflows

Lab hands-on

Communication

Education

BS with MS in Electrical / Chemical / Materials (preferred)

Tools

COMSOL

ANSYS

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Ascentek in Golden Valley, MN seeks a Lead Engineer – Battery to direct battery pack/cell design, prototyping, and line commissioning. You will mentor engineers, drive AI-enabled workflows, and advance education programs while hands-on in lab and fabrication.

This role requires 15+ years in rechargeable batteries, strong leadership, and experience with Li-ion/solid-state chemistries, safety standards, and high-reliability applications. Competitive package included.