Full-Time

Battery Technical Program Manager

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Lunar Energy

Lunar Energy

201-500 employees

Modular energy storage solutions for homeowners

Data & Analytics
Energy

Compensation Overview

$135k - $175kAnnually

Senior

Mountain View, CA, USA

Ability to travel up to 20% to suppliers or CM.

Category
Project Management
Engineering Management
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Product Design
Requirements
  • BS + 10 years of relevant industry experience.
  • Experience in battery product design, validation, and manufacturing.
  • Ability to travel up to 20% to suppliers or CM
  • Experience with broad range of battery cells and chemistries (NMC, LFP, etc)
  • Degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field preferred.
  • Strong EE fundamentals and experience with microcontroller-based embedded systems.
  • Good knowledge of mechanical and electrical interfaces/communications protocols
  • Experience with high-volume manufacturing.
  • Self-starter with excellent time management skills and a curious spirit.
  • Strong documentation and communication skills.
  • Proven track record working independently under high pressure and comfortable working in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
  • Lead design of battery module from concept to mass production
  • Push the boundaries of technologies to maximize performance
  • Collaborate with multi-functional partners (Mechanical Design, Electrical Engineering, Cell Engineering, Firmware, Software, Application Eng., and Operations) to ensure the product is developed on time and on budget.
  • Conduct investigations and prepare reports for problems or issues.
  • Release Schematics, Mechanical Designs, and BOMs to satisfy the design requirements by conducting cross-functional design reviews.
  • Organize design validation on prototypes to implement the design.
  • Conduct design reviews, incorporate team feedback and release the design documents for builds.
  • Work with component suppliers and CM partners to product prototypes, incorporate DFM feedback, and resolve design-related production issues.

Lunar Energy provides energy storage solutions specifically designed for residential clients. Their main product, the Lunar System, is a modular energy storage unit that homeowners can expand as their energy needs increase. This system allows users to store energy generated from solar panels, which can then be used during peak hours or power outages, ensuring a reliable power supply. Unlike many competitors, Lunar Energy focuses on creating a user-friendly experience, offering an app that provides detailed reports on energy usage and storage, enabling effective energy management. The company's goal is to help homeowners achieve energy independence and sustainability while saving on energy costs.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$291.8M

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

23%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Lunar Energy's recent $300M funding from Sunrun and SK Group positions it for rapid growth and technological advancements.
  • The company's innovative approach to energy storage and management, including the acquisition of GridShare software, enhances its competitive edge in the renewable energy market.
  • Recognition through prestigious awards and strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Sunrun highlight Lunar Energy's potential for significant market impact.

What critics are saying

  • The residential energy storage market is highly competitive, with dominant players like Tesla posing a significant threat to Lunar Energy's market share.
  • Dependence on partnerships for distribution, such as with Sunrun, could limit Lunar Energy's control over its market strategy and customer relationships.

What makes Lunar Energy unique

  • Lunar Energy's modular energy storage system offers unparalleled scalability, allowing homeowners to expand their energy storage capacity as needed, unlike many fixed-capacity solutions.
  • The company's focus on user-friendly design, as evidenced by their iF Design Awards, sets them apart in a market where technical complexity often deters potential customers.
  • Partnerships with leading solar panel installers like Sunrun provide Lunar Energy with a robust distribution network, enhancing market penetration and customer trust.

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