Lead Battery Systems Engineer
Klein Tools.com
130k - 160k USD/year
Office
Lincolnshire, IL, US
Full Time
Klein Tools is a dynamic, fast-paced and results driven company dedicated to launching hundreds of innovative products each year. Are you ready to make an impact?
Perks for you include:
• Paid Vacations & Holidays
• Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)
• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
• Discounts on Klein Tools products
• Education and Professional Development Assistance
The Lead Battery Systems Engineer is responsible for collaborating with mechanical and electrical product engineers during design, development, and validation stages of the new product development (“NPD”) process, to better define cell/battery packs and their system-level requirements based on use case. In addition, this position will be responsible for communicating externally with new or existing cell/battery suppliers, participating in battery supplier site inspections, developing battery cell-, pack-, and product-level test plans, validation test procedures, making recommendations for improvement through complex problem solving, and supporting post-launch sustaining activities and quality projects.
activities and plans from multiple simultaneous projects are formulated and executed for on-time and on-cost delivery.
(2) Early-stage involvement in product ideation and conceptual design to establish minimum required product performance requirements before competitive bidding.
(3) Expert level understanding of relevant globally recognized regulatory and certification standards, and can demonstrate application and background overview, advising cross-functional team members accordingly.
(4) Willingness and know-how to coordinate with 3rd party certification laboratories and external suppliers to drive technical discussions, navigate challenges, and quickly implement resolutions.
(5) Design, prototype, and qualification of battery systems, adhering to design and safety best practices, to expedite development processes with limited oversight.
(6) Develop relevant thorough characterization and qualification test plans at cell-, pack-, and product-level in support of higher product development objectives.
(7) Evaluate complex test results, coordinate execution of detailed and digestible reports, and make educated recommendations for improvement, complete with risk v. benefit assessment.
(8) Root cause analysis and corrective action deployment.
(9) Cataloging competitive benchmarks.
(10) Technical liaison between internal and external representatives, ensuring adherence to design and system specifications to the end user’s needs and requirements.
(11) Expert written and verbal communication skills; capable of hosting efficient design reviews and heavy technical discussions, with minimal-to-no oversight, for internal/external audiences.
(12) Collaborate cross-functionally with team leaders from across the organization.
(13) Independent decision making on engineering problems and methods (as it relates to battery systems) and represent the organization as an authority during supplier discussions to resolve important questions and topics.
(14) Plan, schedule, conduct, coordinate, and execute on detailed and complex phase of engineering work (as it relates to battery systems) in a total program or project. Perform work which includes complex or challenging feature sets such as resolution of conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of standard materials, difficult coordination requirements, and extensive root cause analysis and CAP’s.
(15) Drive concurrent project and testing activities simultaneously with on-time delivery.
(16) Visit battery/cell or product-level manufacturers and suppliers as needed to evaluate design and manufacturing capabilities, and support product development objectives.
(17) Advanced voice of customer solicitation, translation of user requirements to product performance.
(18) Regularly attend relevant technical-related battery topic trainings, seminars, and conferences to stay up to date on battery system technologies, market trends, and compliance/regulatory trends providing organization-level guidance on business risks/opportunities.
(19) Demonstrate applied analytical skills regarding material stress analysis, thermal management, and material selections as it pertains to battery systems product-level use case.
(20) Development of leadership skills to manage a small team of high performing junior battery systems engineers.
(21) Routine maintenance and continuous improvement of engineering documentation, as it pertains to battery systems, record critical-to-quality manufacturing requirements, design constraints, testing data, product integration methodology, and quality assurance.
(22) Minimize negative financial impact within the various facilities during system integration.
(23) Development & communication of should-cost models to core team, supporting overall target cost objectives, and presenting applicable cost v. benefit tradeoffs.
(24) Perform other duties as required within the nature and level of work.
Job Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in mechanical, electrical, or other related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution. Five (5) to seven (7) years of direct work experience with Li-Ion battery design, manufacturing, testing, test plan development, and validating battery solutions meet product requirements. Expert understanding of Li-ion battery management and charging strategies and circuits. Must have exceptional technical, analytical, planning, and organizational skills. Must have demonstrated experience facilitating complex projects and solutions with multiple interactions. Ability to function in an environment of constantly changing priorities, goals and direction often amid stressful conditions and under time constraints. Up to 25% international travel.
Physical Demand Requirements
Occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers to touch, pick or pinch objects; reach with hands and arms; push or pull; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use foot or leg controls; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. For all jobs no one should lift over 50lbs on their own. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
If based in Illinois, this role has an annual salary range of $130,000-$160,000. In addition to salary, you’re eligible for competitive benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Klein Tools Inc. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including, but not limited to, skills, experience, and location.
Your main focus:
· Quality
· Customer Obsession
· Innovation
· Ownership
· Teamwork
Klein Tools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For candidates with disabilities and needing assistance, please email us at hr@kleintools.com.
Perks for you include:
• Paid Vacations & Holidays
• Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)
• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
• Discounts on Klein Tools products
• Education and Professional Development Assistance
The Lead Battery Systems Engineer is responsible for collaborating with mechanical and electrical product engineers during design, development, and validation stages of the new product development (“NPD”) process, to better define cell/battery packs and their system-level requirements based on use case. In addition, this position will be responsible for communicating externally with new or existing cell/battery suppliers, participating in battery supplier site inspections, developing battery cell-, pack-, and product-level test plans, validation test procedures, making recommendations for improvement through complex problem solving, and supporting post-launch sustaining activities and quality projects.
activities and plans from multiple simultaneous projects are formulated and executed for on-time and on-cost delivery.
(2) Early-stage involvement in product ideation and conceptual design to establish minimum required product performance requirements before competitive bidding.
(3) Expert level understanding of relevant globally recognized regulatory and certification standards, and can demonstrate application and background overview, advising cross-functional team members accordingly.
(4) Willingness and know-how to coordinate with 3rd party certification laboratories and external suppliers to drive technical discussions, navigate challenges, and quickly implement resolutions.
(5) Design, prototype, and qualification of battery systems, adhering to design and safety best practices, to expedite development processes with limited oversight.
(6) Develop relevant thorough characterization and qualification test plans at cell-, pack-, and product-level in support of higher product development objectives.
(7) Evaluate complex test results, coordinate execution of detailed and digestible reports, and make educated recommendations for improvement, complete with risk v. benefit assessment.
(8) Root cause analysis and corrective action deployment.
(9) Cataloging competitive benchmarks.
(10) Technical liaison between internal and external representatives, ensuring adherence to design and system specifications to the end user’s needs and requirements.
(11) Expert written and verbal communication skills; capable of hosting efficient design reviews and heavy technical discussions, with minimal-to-no oversight, for internal/external audiences.
(12) Collaborate cross-functionally with team leaders from across the organization.
(13) Independent decision making on engineering problems and methods (as it relates to battery systems) and represent the organization as an authority during supplier discussions to resolve important questions and topics.
(14) Plan, schedule, conduct, coordinate, and execute on detailed and complex phase of engineering work (as it relates to battery systems) in a total program or project. Perform work which includes complex or challenging feature sets such as resolution of conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of standard materials, difficult coordination requirements, and extensive root cause analysis and CAP’s.
(15) Drive concurrent project and testing activities simultaneously with on-time delivery.
(16) Visit battery/cell or product-level manufacturers and suppliers as needed to evaluate design and manufacturing capabilities, and support product development objectives.
(17) Advanced voice of customer solicitation, translation of user requirements to product performance.
(18) Regularly attend relevant technical-related battery topic trainings, seminars, and conferences to stay up to date on battery system technologies, market trends, and compliance/regulatory trends providing organization-level guidance on business risks/opportunities.
(19) Demonstrate applied analytical skills regarding material stress analysis, thermal management, and material selections as it pertains to battery systems product-level use case.
(20) Development of leadership skills to manage a small team of high performing junior battery systems engineers.
(21) Routine maintenance and continuous improvement of engineering documentation, as it pertains to battery systems, record critical-to-quality manufacturing requirements, design constraints, testing data, product integration methodology, and quality assurance.
(22) Minimize negative financial impact within the various facilities during system integration.
(23) Development & communication of should-cost models to core team, supporting overall target cost objectives, and presenting applicable cost v. benefit tradeoffs.
(24) Perform other duties as required within the nature and level of work.
Job Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in mechanical, electrical, or other related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution. Five (5) to seven (7) years of direct work experience with Li-Ion battery design, manufacturing, testing, test plan development, and validating battery solutions meet product requirements. Expert understanding of Li-ion battery management and charging strategies and circuits. Must have exceptional technical, analytical, planning, and organizational skills. Must have demonstrated experience facilitating complex projects and solutions with multiple interactions. Ability to function in an environment of constantly changing priorities, goals and direction often amid stressful conditions and under time constraints. Up to 25% international travel.
Physical Demand Requirements
Occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers to touch, pick or pinch objects; reach with hands and arms; push or pull; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use foot or leg controls; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. For all jobs no one should lift over 50lbs on their own. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
If based in Illinois, this role has an annual salary range of $130,000-$160,000. In addition to salary, you’re eligible for competitive benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Klein Tools Inc. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including, but not limited to, skills, experience, and location.
Your main focus:
· Quality
· Customer Obsession
· Innovation
· Ownership
· Teamwork
Klein Tools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For candidates with disabilities and needing assistance, please email us at hr@kleintools.com.
Lead Battery Systems Engineer
Office
Lincolnshire, IL, US
Full Time
130k - 160k USD/year
September 25, 2025