Battery Engineer

MiniMed•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$109,000 - $205,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a dynamic Battery Engineer professional who specializes in designing, developing, and testing batteries for portable medical devices. This role blends expertise in electrochemistry, materials science, and electrical engineering to ensure batteries meet safety, reliability, and performance requirements, while adhering to cost targets / budget.

Requirements

Strong understanding of electrochemistry and battery materials (electrodes, electrolytes, separators)
Proficiency in battery accelerated aging for performance prediction
Experience with cell fabrication, testing, and failure analysis
Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment and communicate technical concepts to non-specialists
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field with 7+ years of relevant experience or advanced degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Research and select battery technologies tailored for handheld medical devices, focusing on energy density, storage, aging, and safety
Write test plans and run tests for performance under various conditions. This will include data analysis and technical presentation
Requires publication of plans and reports in product life management system
Work with product design teams to integrate batteries into handheld medical devices, ensuring optimal fit, function, and user experience
Collaborate with battery manufacturer representatives to ensure compliance with battery requirements, internal quality standards and use case model
Identify and resolve technical issues affecting battery performance, lifespan, and reliability
Partner with systems, mechanical, and quality engineers