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Tech Scouting Engineer

Volkswagen Group of America
United States, Tennessee, Chattanooga
8001 Volkswagen Drive (Show on map)
Mar 13, 2025
Primary Location - United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga
Description

Job Description

Role Summary:

This position is a tech scouting engineer for NAR energy system CoE battery. This person will serve as an engineering and electrochemistry expert for tech scouting. The Tech Scout Engineer will scout and lead new development projects that lead eventually in high volume production of traction batteries.

Role Responsibilities:

Innovation Identification, Evaluation, and Verification- 50 % of time spent



  • Gather and filter ideas from NAR, passing them to CoE HQ in Germany, and manage idea submission processes.
  • Identify and evaluate potential innovations in collaboration with regional teams
  • Plan, schedule, and execute testing of cell samples, primarily through third-party facilities or internal resources if available
  • Ensure compliance by gathering NDAs, verifying legal and regulatory statuses, and managing documentation


Engagement - 10 % of time spent



  • Attend and represent VW at trade shows, conferences for tech scouting and academic partners
  • Coordinate with government resources, such as the Department of Energy, to expand the battery technology supply base in the US
  • Coordinate special information bundles, demonstrations, and visits


Documentation and Reporting - 20 % of time spent



  • Document all activities and findings, including academic monitoring, innovation project updates, and partner evaluations
  • Prepare quick fact sheets and information bundles for management decision-making


Project Support and Handover - 20 % of time spent



  • Facilitate the handoff of innovations to other predevelopment teams, including organizing kick-off meetings and sharing contacts
  • Arrange delivery or construction of test samples, including shipment coordination and correspondence

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Years of Experience:



  • 5+ years of professional experience in development of batteries in automotive industry


Education - Required:



  • Bachelor in chemistry, chemical engineering or material sciences or a comparable qualification


Education - Desired:



  • Master or Doctorate Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or material sciences or a comparable qualification


Skills:



  • Analytical and conceptual thinking - using logic and reason, creative and strategic
  • Highly organized and good time management
  • Communication skills - interpersonal, presentation and written
  • Integration - joining people, processes or systems
  • Influencing and negotiation skills
  • Above-average team skills
  • High level of assertiveness, confident demeanor


Specialized Skills- Required:



  • Knowledge on the electrical vehicle and HV systems
  • Comprehensive knowledge of batteries, battery cell technology, production process and battery materials
  • Experience in leading time-critical projects in the development of batteries


Specialized Skills- Desired:



  • German skills written and verbal are advantageous
  • Experience on vehicle systems integration.
  • Experience vehicle level component or sub-systems testing/releasing
  • Experience with local supplier base development


Work Flexibility:



  • Frequently traveling to innovation partner, suppliers ext. labs, battery conferences and the R&D department in Germany up to 50% of time



Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

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