Battery Engineering Manager - 527703

Pay Grade / Pay Range : Minimum : $101,900 - Midpoint : $142,700 (Salaried E15)

Department / Organization : 750404 - AL Mobility & Power Research Center

Normal Work Schedule : Monday - Friday 8 : 00am to 5 : 00pm

Job Summary : The Battery Engineering Manager will lead the design, development, and integration of next-generation energy storage technologies at the Alabama Mobility & Power (AMP) Battery Research Center. Oversees day-to-day operations of AMP’s Battery Research Center, with responsibility for advancing, optimizing, and scaling pilot-scale battery cell manufacturing processes. Ensures compliance with rigorous safety and quality standards while driving continuous innovation in battery design, prototyping, and performance evaluation.

Additional Department Summary : The Alabama Mobility & Power (AMP) Center is seeking a highly skilled Battery Engineer Manager to lead the design, development, and integration of next-generation energy storage technologies at the AMP Battery Research Center. This position will oversee day-to-day operations of AMP’s Battery Research Center, with responsibility for advancing, optimizing, and scaling pilot-scale battery cell manufacturing processes. The role includes ensuring compliance with rigorous safety and quality standards while driving continuous innovation in battery design, prototyping, and performance evaluation.

Required Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, electrical, materials engineering, or related field and six (6) years of experience in battery manufacturing, process engineering, or related fields; OR master's degree in chemical, mechanical, electrical, materials engineering, or related field and four (4) years of experience in battery manufacturing, process engineering, or related fields.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications : Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Skills and Knowledge : Knowledge of safety protocols for lithium-ion battery production. Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements (UN / DOT, IEC, ISO) related to lithium-ion cells.

Demonstrated experience with battery cell assembly, manufacturing equipment, and process optimization. Deep understanding of lithium-ion battery chemistry, electrode materials, electrolyte formulations, and separator technologies. Demonstrated success in transitioning battery manufacturing processes from R&D to production, including pilot plant operations and full-scale production setup. Familiarity with advanced cell characterization and metrology instrumentation (e.g., EIS, XRD, XPS, SEM, calorimetry). Knowledge of battery standards, safety regulations, and quality systems relevant to R&D and pre-commercial prototyping.

Experience with industry collaborations, technology transfer, or commercialization of battery technologies. A strong publication record or contributions to patents in energy storage technologies. Proven track record in managing complex manufacturing projects, including resource management, budgeting, and cross-functional team leadership.

Preferred Qualifications : Master’s or Ph.D. in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Engineering, or related field with a focus on battery technologies with ten (10) years in the lithium-ion battery industry with extensive experience in cell manufacturing process design, development, and scaling.

Background Investigation Statement : Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity : The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment / Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights : Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.