We are currently seeking an experienced Battery Cell Design Engineer to design cylindrical cells that meet system-level requirements.
This position requires a deep understanding of cell design features, evaluation technique, and electrochemical principles. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in lithium-ion battery chemistry, cell design, production, and characterization, from material to cell level. This role demands the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with striving for excellence.
The Role:
· Lead new cell designs from concept to mass production
· Collaborate cross-functionally to brainstorm and co-develop new cell concepts and specifications
· Perform materials characterization, analysis, and selection; work with modeling engineers to create technical roadmaps and plans
· Communicate with process engineers for troubleshooting in cell prototyping process.
· Contribute to the development of test methods and plans to evaluate cell performance in real world EV usage scenarios
· Design and conduct experiments with vendors to optimize cell performance
· Host discussions with suppliers regarding novel cell design and manufacturing.
· Work with intellectual property team to patent your inventions
Qualifications:
· 5+ years of experience in cell development engineering
· Strong documentation and communication skills are a must
· In-depth understanding of how design choices affect cell performance
· Knowledge of battery operating characteristics at cell and system level
· Ability to design test plans to evaluate battery performance and safety
· Experience running cell tests and working with commercial lithium-ion cells
Preferred:
· > 5yr experience in cylindrical cell development engineering
· Working experience in Tier 1 cell suppliers
· Experience with cylindrical commercial cell form factors
Education:
· PhD, or Masters with 3+ years of relevant work experience, or
· Bachelors with 5+ years of relevant work experience
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