Head of Application Engineering

Job Summary In this role you will lead and grow the Applications Engineering team to drive integration, performance, and adoption of advanced battery solutions across consumer, wearable, and defense technologies while serving as the senior technical interface for top-tier customers.

Required to have a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related engineering field, 15+ years in applications or systems engineering with battery or consumer electronics experience, proven leadership of high-performing teams, system-level knowledge in smartphones, AR/AI devices, wearables, or defense electronics, and technical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

40% travel domestic and international Great benefits with a great company in Fremont! location: FREMONT, California

job type: Permanent

salary: $200,000 – 300,000 per year

work hours: 8am to 4pm

education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Applications Engineering team, driving technical excellence and clear priorities.
• Integrate advanced battery cells into smartphones, AR/AI glasses, wearables, and defense products.
• Serve as the senior technical interface for top-tier customers, guiding design-ins, validation, and program strategy.
• Oversee deliverables including integration guides, datasheets, reference designs, and performance analyses.
• Align with R&D, Product, Sales, Quality, and Manufacturing to translate customer use cases into product solutions.
• Test and validate battery solutions for performance, safety, and reliability.
• Track industry trends and competitive technologies to support strategy and benchmarking.
• Represent the organization in customer meetings, internal reviews, and industry events.

Qualifications

• Experience level: Manager
• Minimum 15 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors

Skills

• Engineering
• Electronics
• Battery
• Systems Engineering

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate’s education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.