R&D Battery Lead

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Location: Beijing, China Job ID: R0135818 Date Posted: 2026-07-15 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY (CHINA) LTD. Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The Battery Technical Lead is responsible for identifying, evaluating, validating, and integrating battery technologies and battery suppliers for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) applications. Drive battery technology strategy, technical due diligence, supplier assessments, laboratory validation, and technology roadmap activities to support current and future BESS product development initiatives. The position acts as the technical authority for battery systems within multidisciplinary R&D projects and provides expertise on battery cell chemistry, performance, safety, reliability, degradation mechanisms, testing methodologies, and supplier capabilities. Accessibility and reasonable accommodation Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice. Background Screening and Security Checks As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws. For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position. The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.