Battery Engineering Team Manager

Eaton’s Corporate Sector division is currently seeking a Battery Engineering Team Manager. The expected annual salary range for this role is $137000 - $201000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. ## What you’ll do: Eaton is seeking an experienced Battery Team Manager for its Power Electronics (PE) and Battery Centers of Excellence (CoE) team in Raleigh, NC. Position requires up to 15% domestic and international travel. Eaton’s PE-Battery CoE accelerates the company’s growth by developing power electronics platforms and common hardware building blocks that are scalable, cost-effective, and manufacturable. These platforms and blocks, along with standardized design methodologies, can be adopted by multiple business units, providing a foundation for rapidly developing innovative products. The team manager will be responsible for leading and directing a team of engineers and internal projects, as well as designing and building innovative battery solutions for Eaton’s products. This position requires a technically strong engineer with leadership skills capable of managing a cross-functional team and collaborating with global teams. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Leads and directs a team of engineers and projects to achieve stated goals and objectives. • Monitors and reports on overall performance of the team and projects. Establishes a performance-based culture, motivating the team to set and achieve measurable goals and objectives that align with Battery CoE strategies. • Performs design, modeling, simulation, and implementation of battery solutions such as battery modules, packs, and BMS • Develops technical requirements and creates technical reports and presentations. • Works with the PE-Battery CoE leaders to attract, coach, and mentor team members, strengthening the technical capability of the team. • Stays current with the latest battery technologies and business trends, applies knowledge to Eaton’s products, and creates new opportunities. ## Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: -Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution. -Minimum 8 years of industry experience in battery cell technology, battery systems, battery materials, electrification, or energy storage systems. -Minimum 2 years of engineering team leadership or technical management experience Preferred Qualifications: -Master's degree or Ph.D. in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. -Strong knowledge of lithium-ion battery cells, battery materials, battery pack design, electrochemistry, and battery validation. -Experience in battery technology strategy, technology road mapping, and supplier scouting/selection. -Experience leading battery product development programs, including requirements definition, risk management, budget management, and stage-gate execution. -Experience managing global suppliers, RFQs, technical evaluations, PPAP, and commercialization activities. -Knowledge of battery testing, cell characterization, and performance validation methodologies. -Experience with battery modeling and simulation teams or cell evaluation activities. -Knowledge of DFSS, Six Sigma, APQP, or related engineering development processes. -Strong project/program management skills with demonstrated success delivering complex electrification programs. -Excellent written, verbal, and executive-level communication skills. -Experience working with global customers, suppliers, and engineering organizations. 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Salary : $137,000 - $201,000