Innovation Project Leader

Role details

Achieve the functional and dysfunctional design of innovative batteries to ensure the desired performance of the battery pack with a minimum safety with respect to an agreed planning with a cross functional synthesis with several skilled people.

• Assess the disruptive technologies in cell electrochemistry for automotive application from technical performance points of view.
• Lead relationships with different external partners (academics, startups, cell manufacturers, material providers).
• Lead relationships and human resources coordination with different advanced and core teams with internal facilities.
• Lead and extend partnerships and internal facilities upgrade plan.
• Build and disseminate the mid and long terms roadmaps for cell electrochemistry technologies and designs.

Issues

• To master and disseminate the process of functional and dysfunctional design of batteries by seeking unprecedented performance in terms of horsepower and energy
• To lead a project including several teams and skills to pass TRL and milestones according to the project planning.
• To capitalize and disseminate methods and models implemented within the PDT communities
• To summarize the balance sheets at the project level of performance and constraints of the addressed battery packs
• To evaluate the thermo-electric performance of a battery pack (horsepower, energy addressable under thermal environment)
• To evaluate battery pack cost
• To evaluate battery pack performance in stationary environment
• To evaluate battery pack Life Cycle Analysis (LCA)

Position Environment

• To exchange and validate its results with technical teams, expertise network and project stakeholders
• To capitalize tools, models and methods with teams partners

Results To Be Produced

• Technical assessments (TRL) and project Milestones
• Synthesis of the functional and dysfunctional designs for the battery pack
• Battery pack performance summary (horsepower and energy addressing)
• Models and control laws to assess performances
• TRL assessments including LCA assessments.
• Cost analysis.
• Sets of requirements for external cell makers.
• Activity reports.
• External partnerships and internal facilities upgrade plans.

Activities To Achieve Results

• Use battery pack system engineering to build functional and dysfunctional analyzes
• Facilitate a working team for design synthesis
• Cross functional synthesis with several skilled people
• Manage partners relationships.
• Gather and synthesize information from several sources.
• Process the TRL gates (including LCA and cost) and deliver in time.

**Basic Qualifications:**

• Bachelor's degree Materials Engineering or Electrochemistry Engineering
• Minimum 8 years working experience in the battery energy storage area.
• Knowledge in battery pack design, electrochemistry, thermal management, battery cell, and electrical energy storage.
• Excellent interpersonal skill to work in cross functional and multi-cultural team environment.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

• Master's in Materials Engineering or Electrochemistry
• Proven experience in electrochemistry
• Experience in current and/or advanced cell technologies.
• Experience to provide technical guidance and direction during supplier technical reviews.
• Proven experience in team leading or project management.

**Our Benefits — Designed With You In Mind**

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

From your very first day, you'll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.

Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in work-life balance. That's why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

We Help You Plan For The Future With

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
• An employer contribution, even if you don't contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs — because your peace of mind matters.

**Company Vehicle Lease Program**

Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan refinancing programs
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more! When you join us, you're not just building a career — you're joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.

**Our Benefits — Designed With You In Mind**

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

We Help You Plan For The Future With

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
• An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Benefit from both employer-provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. - supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind.

**Company Vehicle Lease Program**

Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan refinancing programs
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more! When you join us, you’re not just building a career — you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.

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