Associate Principal Battery Engineer - Cells

About the Role 

As an Associate Principal Battery Engineer, you will be instrumental in bridging product requirements with battery technology development. This role combines technical expertise in battery systems with strategic collaboration across the product business unit (BU), test teams, and suppliers to deliver exceptional battery solutions for Dyson’s products. 

You will be responsible not only for driving testing and validation frameworks but also for working closely with internal stakeholders to deeply understand product requirements. Through collaboration with cross-functional teams such as hardware, software, and mechanical design, and with external suppliers, you will play a pivotal role in designing energy systems that meet Dyson’s rigorous standards for performance, reliability, and safety. 

This hands-on role offers the opportunity to contribute throughout the product lifecycle, from the early design phases to qualification and integration, ensuring the delivery of world-class batteries. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Collaborate with Product Business Units: Work closely with product BU representatives to understand specific requirements and translate them into robust battery design and testing strategies. 

• Develop Optimal Battery Solutions: Define workflows and validation methods for battery systems that align with product goals, ensuring world-class performance, efficiency, and reliability. 

• Drive Testing and Validation: Lead the execution of industry-standard battery verification and validation frameworks, including EVT (Engineering Validation Test), DVT (Design Validation Test), and PVT (Production Validation Test). 

• Battery Integration: Work across Dyson’s hardware, software, and mechanical teams to ensure seamless integration of battery systems into products. 

• Supplier Engagement: Partner with battery cell suppliers and equipment vendors to establish testing protocols, resolve technical issues, and drive innovation in battery chemistry and system performance. 

• Testing Facility Development: Lead the design and development of advanced battery labs, ensuring safety compliance, equipment readiness, and optimization for testing workflows. 

• Compliance and Certification: Ensure battery systems meet industry standards (e.g., IEC 62133, UL 1642) and Dyson’s internal benchmarks for safety and functionality. 

• Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze test data, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations to improve reliability and performance across systems. 

• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process enhancements in testing methodologies and supplier workflows to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and accelerate project timelines. 

• Stakeholder Communication: Deliver detailed technical insights and reports to senior stakeholders, recommending solutions and strategies that elevate battery technology for Dyson products. 

• Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior engineers on best practices for battery testing, supplier collaboration, and innovation strategies. 

About You 

The ideal candidate combines technical expertise, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of product development. You excel at collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers while driving innovation in battery systems to meet high performance and quality standards. 

Essential Skills & Qualifications: 

• Education: 

• BEng, MSc, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related discipline. 

• Academic focus on battery technology, electrochemistry, or energy systems is highly desirable. 

• Experience: 

• 8+ years of experience in battery design, testing, and validation, with knowledge of cell chemistry and system integration. 

• Proven ability to work with product teams to align battery technologies with business requirements. 

• Demonstrated experience collaborating with suppliers for battery development and testing. 

• Expertise in setting up and managing battery test labs, including equipment commissioning and workflow optimization. 

• Technical Competencies: 

• Strong knowledge of lithium-ion battery chemistry, electrolyte behavior, failure modes, and safety standards. 

• Familiarity with industry certifications (e.g., IEC 62133, UL 1642) and battery qualification processes. 

• Experience using simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, SPICE) for modeling and data analysis. 

• Skilled in battery performance testing, degradation analysis, and safety evaluation. 

• Knowledge of energy efficiency optimization for consumer electronics. 

• Collaboration & Leadership: 

• Exceptional collaboration skills to align product BUs, test teams, and suppliers toward shared goals. 

• Strong communication skills to provide clear insights and recommendations to diverse stakeholders. 

• Track record of leading complex technical projects within fast-paced environments. 

Desirable Skills: 

• Experience with predictive health techniques and innovative battery management strategies. 

• Knowledge of automation frameworks for scaling lab workflows and testing. 

• Background in thermal management and advanced materials characterization. 

• Familiarity with agile product development environments

Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.