Director of Battery Test and Compliance

Dow Kokam manufactures superior lithium polymer batteries (SLPB) for hybrid and electric vehicles that provide a competitive energy source for the automotive industry and other energy storage applications.

Position Overview:

This position is expected to direct the corporate battery design and testing laboratory, set up testing procedures, analyze test data, write reports, and supervise multiple technicians.

This position also is expected to lead cell design work, communicate with US national laboratories for testing protocols and test results frequently, and implement any regulatory compliance procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Direct corporate battery design and test laboratory and supervise multiple technicians.
• Direct cell design work, set up testing procedures, analyze data, review test data, and write reports.
• Review internal and external resources and make business decision on how to accomplish given mission in a timely and economical manner.
• Communicate with external testing laboratories including national laboratories and regulatory agencies; implement necessary compliance procedures for the corporate test laboratory.

Qualifications: 

• Advanced degree (MS or Ph.D.) in science or electrical engineering
• 10+years experience of battery design, testing and knowledge of battery regulations
• Strong knowledge of USABC battery testing protocols, automotive industry FMEA procedures, UN DOT, and UL test procedures and requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong proven experience of training and supervising multiple technicians
• Excellent verbal and written English is required; Korean or French verbal and written skills desired.

Compensation:  $90,000 - 110,000 p.a.  Dow Kokam offers competitive salary and benefits to include: Choice of two health plans, vision, dental and life insurance; ancillary benefits; 401(k).

To Apply:

Please apply by visiting this website and submitting your resume.