Battery Systems Manager

VinFast, a young and dynamic vehicle OEM based in Vietnam, has the vision to change the world in electrification of vehicles.

We are seeking to recruit a highly passionate, enthusiastic and versatile HV battery systems manager to propel forward battery technology and manage product delivery to all vehicle programs within the company. This is a combined managerial and technical position within the EE Institute, reporting to the Director of High Voltage Systems.

Profile:

Ideally, in the early years of your career, you should have started as battery modelling engineer or battery design engineer/architect and have a track record in developing battery packs for automotive applications or relevant technologies.

• Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in battery development/manufacturing for automotive applications
• Acute awareness of the trend of Li-Ion (NMC/NCA/LFP) and solid-state batteries, battery intelligence, BMS, battery EE components and their packaging
• Experience in design for manufacturing, design verification and test & validation of battery packs
• Experience in high volume manufacturing of battery cells or packs
• Sharp technical sense in identifying potential innovative battery solutions and resolving technical issues
• Experience in battery thermal management and compact integration of HV systems
• Knowledge of BMS, VCU and automotive communication protocols
• Knowledge of ISO26262 functional safety and cybersecurity
• Knowledge of EMC/EMI compliant hardware design and test
• Familiar with relevant battery safety standards and regulations

Responsibilities:

As the owner of the battery system/module, you will lead and align cross-functional team members from managing system-level requirements to supporting product development and integration to the HV system across all vehicle programs.

- Build and lead a team in defining battery specifications, system integration strategy roadmap and out-of-the-box innovations to leapfrog competitors

- Lead team members to innovate new product and inspire others within the company to innovate

- Lead and drive task forces to resolve battery technical and supplier issues

- Contribute to continuous improvement to existing battery product and HV system integration

- Provide guidance to engineers to troubleshoot faults and improve system performance and reliability

- Liaise with external and internal suppliers/manufacturers to drive improvements in performance, quality and cost

- Define required budget and team planning to meet targets and timelines

Leadership skills required:

• Excellent command of English, both verbal and written
• Sense of urgency in solving problems and resourceful to remove roadblocks
• Previous experience working in an international team/ability to work with cross culture team
• Strong work ethics and relationship building skills
• Positive attitude and constructive approach while interfacing with peers/suppliers
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic within team environment
• Flexible to work in a fast pace, constantly changing environment with tight deadlines

Benefits for expatriates and their family: Free accommodation, medical insurance, annual trip home (business class) and education allowance to cover childrens international school fees.