Job Summary:
Battery Cell Design and Prototyping Manager will be responsible for leading the cell design activities of lithium-ion and solid-state battery technologies and the scaling-up of production from laboratory-prototyping into pilot and large-scale manufacturing by managing a team of experts in the field.
This role involves designing, testing and validating the battery at the laboratory scale, managing the transfer of technology from the lab- into pilot-scale, and finally supporting the move into the industrial-scale, ensuring a sound product quality.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of battery cell design and chemistry, prototyping and upscaling techniques as well as strong project management and team leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the lithium-ion and solid-state battery cell design activities by using strong electrochemistry background and knowledge
- Identifying and addressing all bottlenecks and ensuring that the product development life cycle activities meet the necessary timelines and budgetary goals
- Manage the electrochemical laboratory team of experts for the testing and validation of the designed cells to achieve an optimum electrochemical behavior and performance
- Lead the scaling-up of lithium-ion and solid-state battery technologies from laboratory-environment into pilot-line prototyping and further towards a final industry-scale manufactured product
- Track project progress, prepare detailed reports, and communicate updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Oversee the installation, qualification, and validation of laboratory and manufacturing equipment and systems, ensuring that they meet required specifications and safety standards.
- Implement testing procedures for laboratory, pilot and industry-scale production of batteries, establish and maintain stringent quality control protocols to ensure the consistency and reliability of upscaled products.
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to incorporate advanced design and characterization techniques and methods into the upscaling process.
- Support troubleshooting and technical problem-solving related to prototyping, scaling up and manufacturing challenges, process deviations, and equipment issues.
- Ensure that all upscaling activities adhere to environmental, health, and safety regulations, particularly regarding the handling of hazardous materials and energy storage systems.
Qualifications:
- Master’s or PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, with a sound background in lithium-ion and/or solid-state battery technology
- Past or current work experience at a lithium-ion or solid-state battery company
- In-depth knowledge of battery chemistry, cell design, and testing techniques
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as coating, calendaring, assembling, and forming of battery cells
- Experience in team management and exhibit a professional mindset to reach optimum efficiency as a team by setting common goals and offering support and strategies to reach goals
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and different support stakeholders
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of industry standards, such as ISO 9001, related to battery manufacturing preferred but not a must
What we offer:
- Full time, permanent contract position
- Competitive salary reflecting skills and experience
- Professional development
- Pension plan and hospitalization insurance
- Supportive work environment
- Work-life balance
