Tomokazu Kobayashi
About Tomokazu Kobayashi
Tomokazu Kobayashi is a System Tech Lead and Senior System Engineer with extensive experience in battery system architecture and design. He holds an Associate’s Degree and a Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering and has worked for notable companies such as Nissan Motor Corporation and Northvolt.
Work at Northvolt
Currently, Tomokazu Kobayashi serves as the System Tech Lead and Senior System Engineer at Northvolt, a position he has held since 2021. His role involves overseeing the development of advanced engineering roadmaps for next-generation battery systems. Previously, he worked as a Senior System Engineer and Senior Battery Management System (BMS) Engineer for a period of nine months in 2020. His contributions to Northvolt focus on enhancing battery technology and ensuring the integration of functional safety standards.
Education and Expertise
Tomokazu Kobayashi obtained an Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Kobe City College of Technology, where he studied from 2004 to 2009. He furthered his education at Kobe University, earning a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Mechanical Engineering from 2009 to 2013. His academic background supports his expertise in functional safety standards, particularly ISO 13849, and his experience in engineering process development for battery systems.
Background
Before joining Northvolt, Tomokazu Kobayashi worked at Nissan Motor Corporation for a total of seven years, from 2013 to 2020. During this time, he held roles as a Battery Management System design engineer and later as a Battery System architecture and Battery Management System design engineer for electric and hybrid vehicles. His experience at Nissan provided him with a solid foundation in battery systems and management.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Tomokazu Kobayashi has developed advanced engineering roadmaps for next-generation battery systems. He possesses strong interdisciplinary and logical thinking skills that enhance his problem-solving capabilities, particularly in uncertain situations. His passion lies in bridging business value and technology to improve real people's lives, reflecting a commitment to practical applications of engineering.