EnPower, Inc. is a privately held company commercializing next-generation Li-ion batteries with an exceptional combination of energy, power, and cycle life, all in one package, that are critical enablers to the electrification of many industries. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, we have 1-1.5 GWh of annual production capacity, the largest capacity of any US-based startup. We are passionate about what we do, and are looking for high-voltage, high-ampere individuals to join our team!

You will lead a team responsible for creating design specifications and implementing process improvements for current and next generation batteries. You like challenges, you take pride in your work, you’re a detail-oriented technical leader that manages numerous projects simultaneously, delivers results on-time that exceed expectations, and you accomplish all of this within budget. Moreover, when there are risks, you are transparent and communicative. You’re passionate and knowledgeable about: batteries, clean energy, advanced materials, powder processing, reel-to-reel coating, or related fields, sciences, technologies, and the link between product design and manufacturability.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead both the R&D and Product Development teams to achieve short-term and long-term objectives.
• Develop and implement design change management process that complies with industry quality certifications and ensure seamless handoff of design to manufacturing
• Lead techno-economic evaluation of capital and operating expenses for current and future product designs.
• Hire strategically, coach, and support talent through consistent feedback, navigation of challenges, and celebration of wins.
• Manage the company’s technology roadmap and strategy to ensure alignment with its mission and business goals.
• Build on the company’s IP portfolio strategically and implement programs internally to ensure a culture of innovation while maintaining focus on product quality and performance.
• Operate effectively in a rapidly evolving market that requires decisive, customer-focused decisions and ownership for the outcomes.
• Drive efforts in R&D that result in technology advances that sustain and/or broaden EnPower’s competitive advantage
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process and manage technical resources.
• Understand customer requirements, customer interactions, and oversee development of products and solutions that showcase the company’s innovation, optimizing its potential for commercial success
• Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities for incorporating and acquiring the latest technology through collaborations and M&A.
• Spearhead and lead company's collaborations and funded projects with research institutions and partners, including creating a network of research partners for EnPower.
• Other duties as assigned

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials, Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 10+ years of relevant technology experience; 5+ years of demonstrated technical team leadership experience
• Expert level knowledge of Li-ion cell design, cell production and manufacturing
• Expert level knowledge of Li-ion cell industry history and future trends, including chemistries, form factors, and manufacturing technologies
• Knowledgeable, curious, and humble while being an incisive, clear, and effective communicator.
• Collaborative nature but owns the outcomes of collaborative efforts – the buck stops with you

Company Fit

• Self-driven, independent, and capable of solving problems on the fly
• Passionate about the work, the team, and the planet
• Effective communicator using precise language
• Ability to work in a diverse, intellectually-challenging, and rapid-paced team
• Willingness to learn and grow with the team