Battery Cell Integration Engineer

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In this position...

The Battery Cell Engineer will play a pivotal role in advancing our battery technology through comprehensive expertise in chemical engineering principles, particularly in the realm of energy storage systems.

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to various aspects of battery development, including failure mode analysis, manufacturing investigations, teardown analysis, construction design rules formulation, and the evaluation of new supplier proposals and emerging technologies.

As we continue to advance the number and quantity of our high voltage cell applications, our need for deeper expertise in the area of cell design and construction becomes increasingly crucial.

To maintain our competitive edge and ensure the reliability and efficiency of our products, we are seeking a highly skilled Battery Cell Engineer with a Ph.D.

in Chemical Engineering to join our team.

What you'll do...

Battery Cell Integration * A Test and validation of battery cell design across all formats.

Conduct tests (performance, safety, environmental) to ensure the cell meets performance targets, complies with safety regulations, and can withstand real-world operating conditions.

* Ensure supplier production readiness including review of quality documentation, production data to ensure failure modes are eliminated prior to SOP.

* Interface with supplier and modeling teams to ensure accurate and relevant simulations in support of vehicle performance and battery life estimates.

Failure Mode Analysis: * Utilize advanced knowledge in chemical engineering to conduct thorough failure mode analysis of battery cells.

* Identify root causes of failures and develop effective mitigation strategies to enhance cell reliability and safety.

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions and prevent recurrence of failure modes.

* Apply expertise in chemical engineering principles to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and streamline processes.

Teardown Analysis: * Conduct detailed teardown analysis of battery cells to evaluate performance metrics and identify areas for improvement.

* Utilize Ph.D.

level expertise in chemical engineering to assess material properties, electrode configurations, and cell architectures.

* Generate actionable insights from teardown analysis to inform design enhancements and technology advancements.

Evaluation of New Supplier Proposals and Technology: * Evaluate proposals from potential suppliers of materials, components, and equipment for battery cell construction and manufacturing including new chemistries.

* Assess the compatibility of supplier offerings with product specifications, quality standards, and cost considerations.

* Stay abreast of emerging technologies in the field of battery engineering and provide recommendations for their integration into our product portfolio.

What you'll do...

Battery Cell Integration * A Test and validation of battery cell design across all formats.

Conduct tests (performance, safety, environmental) to ensure the cell meets performance targets, complies with safety regulations, and can withstand real-world operating conditions.

* Ensure supplier production readiness including review of quality documentation, production data to ensure failure modes are eliminated prior to SOP.

* Interface with supplier and modeling teams to ensure accurate and relevant simulations in support of vehicle performance and battery life estimates.

Failure Mode Analysis: * Utilize advanced knowledge in chemical engineering to conduct thorough failure mode analysis of battery cells.

* Identify root causes of failures and develop effective mitigation strategies to enhance cell reliability and safety.

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions and prevent recurrence of failure modes.

* Apply expertise in chemical engineering principles to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and streamline processes.

Teardown Analysis: * Conduct detailed teardown analysis of battery cells to evaluate performance metrics and identify areas for improvement.

* Utilize Ph.D.

level expertise in chemical engineering to assess material properties, electrode configurations, and cell architectures.

* Generate actionable insights from teardown analysis to inform design enhancements and technology advancements.

Evaluation of New Supplier Proposals and Technology: * Evaluate proposals from potential suppliers of materials, components, and equipment for battery cell construction and manufacturing including new chemistries.

* Assess the compatibility of supplier offerings with product specifications, quality standards, and cost considerations.

* Stay abreast of emerging technologies in the field of battery engineering and provide recommendations for their integration into our product portfolio.