Senior Battery Engineer (robotics) - Dot

Doordashusa

Oakland, CA, United States
Base: $170,000—$250,000 usd; bonus/equity: opportu...
On-site
Battery system design
Cell selection and supplier evaluation
Mechanical packaging and integration
Own the complete battery system architecture for our robotic platform, from cell selection through full pack integration

Job Summary

  • Own the complete battery system architecture for our robotic platform, from cell selection through full pack integration.
  • Design robust mechanical packaging solutions for dynamic robotic environments and collaborate closely with mechanical and industrial design teams.
  • Partner with electrical, firmware, mechanical, robotics, and manufacturing teams to drive DFM/DFT activities for production readiness.

Matching Summary

Own the complete battery system architecture for our robotic platform, from cell selection through full pack integration.

Salary

Base: $170,000—$250,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: opportunities for equity grants; Benefits: comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with match, paid parental leave, wellness benefits, and more

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Battery system design
  • Cell selection and supplier evaluation
  • Mechanical packaging and integration
  • Thermal management and cooling
  • Charging architecture and power management
  • Safety and propagation mitigation
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Robotics or EV experience
  • Ruggedized or mobile system design
  • Manufacturing scale-up knowledge
  • Regulatory certification experience
  • Simulation tools familiarity

Key Requirements

  • BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
  • 7+ years of experience designing lithium-ion battery packs
  • Experience taking battery systems from concept through production
  • Experience with Solidworks and/or Siemens NX CAD systems
  • Familiarity with BMS systems and battery modeling tools
  • Hands-on experience with validation testing and failure analysis

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