Battery Product Development Sr Engineer

SES AI Corp. (NYSE: SES) is dedicated to **accelerating the world’s energy transition** through groundbreaking material discovery and advanced battery management. We are at the forefront of revolutionizing battery creation, pioneering the integration of **cutting-edge machine learning** into our research and development. Our AI-enhanced, high-energy-density and high-power-density Li-Metal and Li-ion batteries are unique; they are the **first in the world** to utilize electrolyte materials discovered by AI. This powerful combination of "AI for science" and material engineering enables batteries that can be used across various applications, including **transportation (land and air), energy storage, robotics, and drones**. To learn more about us, please visit: [](http://www.ses.ai/) **What We Offer:** - A highly competitive salary and robust benefits package, including comprehensive health coverage and an attractive equity/stock options program within our NYSE-listed company. - The opportunity to contribute directly to a meaningful scientific project—accelerating the global energy transition—with a clear and broad public impact. - Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative environment at the intersection of AI and material science, driving the next generation of battery technology. - Significant opportunities for professional growth and career development as you work alongside leading experts in AI, R&D, and engineering. - Access to state-of-the-art facilities and proprietary technologies are used to discover and deploy AI-enhanced battery solutions. **What we Need:** The SES AI **Hermes team** is seeking an exceptional **Battery Product Development Leader to** specialize in customer-facing product development across electrochemistry, materials science, and next-generation battery platform design. This pivotal leadership role will integrate R&D, product requirements, and OEM customer needs to deliver validated battery component and system-level innovations. As a Product Development Leader, you will be responsible for translating complex battery concepts into manufacturable, customer-ready solutions and managing key relationships. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities:** - **Customer & Program Leadership** - Lead key OEM customer programs and serve as the primary technical interface between the customer, R&D, manufacturing, and quality teams. - Develop and manage the technical roadmap for next-generation battery platforms, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and business strategy. - Drive cross-functional alignment to seamlessly integrate R&D outputs into manufacturable and scalable solutions. - **Category (e.g., Model Optimization & Implementation)** - Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept to customer testing and validation, ensuring product quality and manufacturability. - Spearhead process and product optimization efforts, including DOE (Design of Experiments) design and comprehensive failure analysis to scale technology from the lab to prototype. - Apply deep expertise in electrochemical engineering, materials chemistry, and interfacial science to solve complex product development challenges. - **Strategy & Execution** - Translate next-generation battery concepts into clear, implementable, and manufacturable solutions suitable for mass production and client delivery. **Education and/or Experience:** - Education: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrochemical Engineering, or a closely related field. - Leadership Experience: Deep experience at a top management level or senior technical capacity in product platforms and leading OEM client projects. - Battery Domain Expertise: Strong background in electrochemical engineering, materials chemistry, and interfacial science within the context of next-generation battery platform development. - Technical Program Management: Proven experience in technical roadmapping, and managing the critical validation stages from lab → prototype → customer testing. - Problem Solving: Proficiency in technical problem-solving, including DOE design and failure analysis for scaling processes. **Preferred Qualifications:** - Industry Profile: Previous experience as a Senior Product Manager or Technical Program Director at major battery manufacturers or automotive R&D centers. - Process Scaling: Specific experience in process and product optimization for high-volume manufacturing environments. - System-Level Integration: Experience integrating validated battery components into larger system-level innovations. The salary range for this position as required under applicable pay transparency laws. Salary Range $180,000—$200,000 USD