Battery Product Certification Engineer

Gotion, Inc.•Manteno, IL

4d•$80,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Gotion Inc. is seeking a Battery Product Certification Engineer to lead and manage product safety testing, regulatory compliance, and certification processes for their lithium-ion battery products. This role is crucial for ensuring that battery systems for EV or ESS applications meet global standards and regulatory requirements, facilitating market access in North America, Europe, and Asia. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in battery safety standards, third-party testing coordination, and collaboration with engineering and quality teams. Gotion Illinois New Energy Inc.'s Product Development Team focuses on designing and developing advanced battery products for next-generation energy storage systems (ESS) and electric vehicles (EV), managing the full product development cycle including system integration, validation, and certification.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
3+ years of experience in battery certification, regulatory compliance, or product safety engineering for EV or ESS products.
Hands-on experience with battery-related standards and certifications (e.g., UL 2580, UL 9540, UN 38.3, NFPA 68, NFPA 69, NFPA 855, etc.).
Experience working with third-party testing labs and certification agencies.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally to support testing, audits, and certification activities.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with large-scale ESS product fire and safety certifications is strongly preferred.
Registered Fire Protection Engineer (FPE), certified fire marshal, or direct experience working with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) considered a strong asset.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Chinese (Mandarin) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead certification and regulatory approval processes for lithium-ion cells, modules, battery packs, racks, and ESS containers across global markets.
Coordinate with third-party labs (CAS, UL, TÜV, etc.) to conduct required testing for standards such as UL 1973, UL 2580, UL 9540, UL 9540A, UN 38.3, IEC 62133, NFPA 855, etc.
Engage with local authorities and AHJs to address safety and compliance requirements.
Work closely with product design, systems, and quality teams to ensure early integration of compliance requirements into product development cycles.
Develop and manage product compliance plans and timelines to align with project milestones.
Prepare and maintain technical documentation for certification submissions, including test reports, risk assessments, and declarations of conformity.