Battery Application Engineer

Job description

You'll be the first employee for the UK subsidiary of a leading sodium-ion battery company headquartered in China, specialising in the research, development, and manufacturing of cathode materials, battery cells, packs, and systems. Key applications include light e-mobility, energy storage systems, industrial and UPS.

Role Purpose

As the company continues to scale globally, we are seeking a Battery Application Engineer to ensure our products meet customer requirements, integrate seamlessly into their systems, and deliver reliable performance in real-world applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical interface for clients and partners across the UK and Europe, providing both pre- and post-sales application support.
• Lead the integration of sodium-ion batteries into customer systems, including scoping requirements, coordinating design, validation and testing with the engineering team in China, and resolving client issues through to product launch.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Experience in battery application engineering, systems integration, or test/validation for battery systems.
• Strong grasp of battery fundamentals (cell chemistries, pack architecture, thermal management, ageing mechanisms) and power electronics interfaces.
• Hands-on with BMS configuration and diagnostics; familiarity with SOC/SOH algorithms and protection strategies.
• Proficient with communication protocols and tools (CANalyzer/CANoe, Vector tools, serial/RS-485 analysers).
• Good communication skills.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape real-world applications of next-generation sodium-ion technology.
• Fast-growing, cross-border environment with clear impact on product and strategy.
• Competitive compensation, performance bonus, and professional development.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

16-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English