Battery Evaluation Lead

Job overview

The Battery Evaluation Lead role is onsite in Austin, TX, with compensation not specified. The role will spearhead Moment Energy’s Austin-based research and development hub, supporting its work repurposing large-format batteries into energy storage systems. The lead will direct battery characterization, teardown, cycling, and safety testing while establishing facility operations and building a team. This work helps assess batteries for future battery energy storage system designs and advances the company’s battery-agnostic platforms and circular battery economy.

What you'll do

• Lead physical evaluation, teardown, and cycling of automotive electric-vehicle battery packs
• catalog battery architectures and designs
• use battery cyclers to characterize performance, health, and electrical properties
• serve as technical liaison with automotive OEMs
• support the Austin R&D facility build-out
• manage the off-site Bunker testing facility
• conduct module- and pack-level thermal runaway tests
• manage sample preparation
• hire and direct engineers and technicians
• provide technical guidance and mentorship.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

austin tx

moment energy

battery evaluation

battery engineering

r&d

ev battery packs

battery characterization

thermal runaway testing

team leadership

energy storage

circular battery economy

oem liaison

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• For full-time permanent employees: employee equity, RRSP matching, extended health, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, paid company closure, paid sick leave, wellness programs, free EV charging, and weekly company dinner.

Why this role

Requires 8+ years of battery engineering experience and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or similar engineering. Travel to OEM facilities for workshops and relationship building is part of the role.

About the employer

Moment Energy is hiring for this role. Industry: Battery Manufacturing. Sector: 33.