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Gotion Inc. is based in Silicon Valley, CA, currently building a Manufacturing facility in Manteno, IL and has R&D centers in Ohio, China, Japan and Europe. We innovate in the next generation electric vehicle and energy storage technologies (lithium batteries and related systems) with the aim to accelerate electrified transportation and achieve sustainable development. Gotion is powered by a leading power battery technology company that provides solutions for vehicles including the world's first mass commercial e-bus route.
Gotion is a career destination - we are not simply attempting to just fill another job, but to pursue a dream of global green energy together! We offer outstanding opportunities to individuals seeking an exciting and challenging working environment. Everyone is highly valued and plays a vital role in the growth of our organization.
This role is in Irvine CA.
Key Responsibilities:
• Serve as lead technical point of contact for US OEM customers on battery cell-related topics
• Provide technical leadership in customer discussions covering cell design, performance, safety, lifetime, and manufacturability
• Represent Gotion's cell technology capabilities, roadmap, and development status to customers
• Build and maintain strong relationships with OEM technical teams
• Lead technical reviews and workshops with customers and internal teams from RFI/RFQ through mass production
• Translate customer's application/system-level requirements into cell design inputs with internal cell design teams
• Develop and propose technical solutions to meet customer requirements
• Lead technical alignment with customers on cell requirements, specifications, and validation plans
• Develop test methodologies to evaluate cell and cell-in-pack performance for safety, performance, and durability
• Build deep understanding of customer application use cases to inform optimal cell and pack design
• Review and interpret cell test data; draw technical conclusions, identify risks, and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions; communicate findings and recommendations to customers
• Provide technical leadership through out cell development, manufacturing and post launch improvements
• Support customer-facing quality and industrialization activities, including APQP, PPAP, and audits
• Collaborate with cell designers and cell process engineers to develop DFMEA and PFMEA; coordinate FMEA reviews and alignment with customers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance cell technology, applications, and intellectual property
• Up to 30% domestic and international travel
Qualifications:
• MS degree in chemistry/chemical engineering/materials science with 7+ years of experience with hands-on testing of lithium-ion batteries
• Experienced in Li-ion battery cell development and validation
• Experience in analysis using dQdV, dQdV
• Good knowledge about GITT, EIS, CV, PITT
• Familiarity with cell manufacturing processes (electrode, assembly, formation, aging)
• Strong understanding of cell chemistry, electrochemical performance, and degradation mechanisms
• Ability to work effectively with global teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Preferred/Nice to have:
• Knowledge of battery safety standards and regulations (UN38.3, UL, IEC, GB, FMVSS...)
• Experience working with automotive or EV OEM customers
• Experience in developing FMEA, supporting APQP, PPAP, and customer audits
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin and English
• Hands on experience in GITT, EIS, CV, PITT..
• Hands on experience in material characterization such as XRD, IR, NMR..
• Experience in large data analysis such as Python or Matlab
Base pay is one part of our total compensation package at Gotion, and is determined within a range. This provides you with the opportunity to progress as you grow and advance your career at Gotion. The base pay range for this role is shown below, and will depend on your skills, qualifications, experiences, and location.
Expected Pay Range
$100,000-$180,000 USD
Gotion Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve, cultivating a culture of inclusion and belonging, and ensuring equal employment opportunities for all.
We provide equal opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), parental status, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other characteristic protected by law.
At Gotion Inc., we strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.