Description
pack architecture
electrical integration
testing
data analysis
cross‑functional
team leadership
What we need: QuantumScape is seeking a hands-on Battery Pack Team Lead to own pack architecture, delivery, and team execution for programs that integrate next‑generation cells into safe, reliable, and testable packs. You’ll lead a small team (engineers and technicians), act as the technical authority on pack design & validation, and drive cross-functional collaboration to meet schedule, performance, safety, and quality targets.
- Cross‑functional leadership – collaborate with Cell, Product, and Safety teams; author build documentation, BoMs, and validation testing reports; mentor junior engineers and technicians.
- Pack architecture & design – translate cell electro‑mechanical constraints into module/pack layouts, interconnect schemes, and mechanical housings.
- Testing & data analysis – run performance, safety, abuse, and environmental tests; analyze cycling & impedance data to guide design iterations.
- Sit or stand for extended periods; perform reaching and twisting motions with hands.
- Electrical integration – select and tune BMS ICs, design wire harnesses, and high‑current connectors; validate with oscilloscopes, SMUs, battery cyclers, and HV probes.
Requirements
bms
can
solidworks
ansys
engineering degree
12+ years
This position is required to work onsite 5 days per week to meet the minimum essential duties and requirements of this position. As an on-site R&D and manufacturing operations organization, in-person face to face interaction is essential to building authentic relationships, trust, teamwork, and collaboration.
- Working knowledge of BMS architectures (AFE/ADC, fuel‑gauge, passive & active balancing, protection) and communication buses (CAN 2.0/FD, SMBus).
- Superb interpersonal skills, both written and oral. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Familiarity with pack level compliance/validation workflows and environmental testing (HALT/HASS, IP ratings).
- Hands-on experience with battery cyclers (e.g. Arbin, Maccor), oscilloscopes, isolated differential probes, DMMs,
- Experience integrating solid state cells and managing their unique constraints.
- Work is performed in a dry room, fume hood, lab area requiring the use of fine motor skills
- Engineering (or related field) degree and 12+ years industrial experience. 5+ years combined experience designing and/or testing packs or cells.
- CAD proficiency for mechanical/electrical layouts (e.g., SolidWorks, Altium/KiCad) and thermal simulation (ANSYS Icepak, COMSOL, or 6SigmaET).
- Rapid prototyping methods for jigs, fixtures, and enclosures (CNC, 3D printing, laser cutting).
- Solid understanding of cell chemistries and architectures.
- Lift up to 25 lbs as needed.
Benefits
Expected salary range for this role is from $ 184,800 to $258,700, and a final salary will be determined by the candidate's experience and educational background. QuantumScape also offers an annual bonus and a generous RSU/Equity package as part of its compensation plan. In addition, we do offer a tremendous benefits plan including employee paid health care, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and other benefits.
Training + Development
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