Senior Manager, High Voltage Battery Systems

Jobtailor; Dearborn (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a strategic leader to head the High Voltage Systems Research org, including Battery Systems Tech and Modeling & Controls. You will drive roadmaps aligned with product goals and oversee GTDS projects to mature technology for production.

You will partner with Electrified Propulsion Engineering and other stakeholders to deliver cutting-edge battery tech with improved performance, durability, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in high-voltage battery systems or electrified propulsion.
• 5–10 years of experience leading and developing technical engineering teams.
• Experience turning research into production-ready technologies and roadmaps.
• Strong knowledge of battery systems, modeling, controls, thermal management, and integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the High Voltage Systems Research organization across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Develop and execute strategic technology roadmaps aligned with business and product objectives.
• Lead advanced technology projects through the Global Technology Development System (GTDS).
• Partner with Product Development in Electrified Propulsion Engineering and other stakeholders to transition technologies to production.
• Guide battery system technologies including thermal management, modeling, and control strategies.
• Drive innovations to improve performance, efficiency, durability, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Manage project portfolios, budgets, and resource planning.
• Recruit, mentor, and retain a high-performing technical team.

Skills

High Voltage Systems

Battery Modeling

Thermal Management

Technical Team Leadership

Technology Roadmap

Cross-Functional Leadership

Project Budget Management

Resource Planning

Leadership

Communication

System Integration

Battery Controls

Education

Master’s Degree

Ph.D.

Job description

Jobtailor seeks a strategic leader to head the High Voltage Systems Research org, including Battery Systems Tech and Modeling & Controls. You will drive roadmaps aligned with product goals and oversee GTDS projects to mature technology for production.

You will partner with Electrified Propulsion Engineering and other stakeholders to deliver cutting-edge battery tech with improved performance, durability, and customer satisfaction.