Alex Smith
About Alex Smith
Alex Smith is the Co-Founder and CTO of Moxion Power Co., where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in battery systems engineering, having held positions at NIO, LG Chem Power, and Flux Power, among others.
Work at Moxion Power Co.
Alex Smith serves as Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Moxion Power Co. since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's technological developments and innovations in the energy sector. His leadership contributes to Moxion Power's mission of advancing sustainable energy solutions. The company focuses on creating efficient power systems that support a transition to cleaner energy sources.
Previous Experience in Battery Systems
Before joining Moxion Power Co., Alex Smith worked at NIO as a Senior Engineering Manager for Battery Systems from 2016 to 2020 in San Jose, CA. His role involved managing engineering teams and developing battery technologies for electric vehicles. Prior to NIO, he served as Engineering Manager at LG Chem Power, Inc. from 2013 to 2016 in Troy, MI, where he focused on battery system engineering.
Engineering Background
Alex Smith has a diverse engineering background, having worked in various roles related to mechanical and battery systems. He was a Senior Applications Engineer at Flux Power from 2009 to 2012 in Escondido, CA, and a Lead Systems Engineer at Dow Kokam MI LLC from 2012 to 2013 in Midland, MI. His early career included positions as a Transmission Mechanic at Poway Transmissions and AAMCO Transmissions, as well as Mechanical Engineering at ISE Corporation.
Education and Expertise
Alex Smith holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution, where he specialized in Fuel Cells and Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technologies. Additionally, he participated in a Study Abroad Program at Technische Hochschule Ulm. In 2021, he furthered his knowledge by studying at Y Combinator for 11 months.