Sr. Cell Engineer, New Technologies

What You'll Do

• Identify new technologies from a wide range of sources including academic papers, conferences, news articles, industry reports, and supplier engagement.
• Clearly communicate internally to summarize key points and prompt next steps.
• Manage relationship with partners.
• Maintain clear communication and documentation with external and internal stakeholders to drive the projects efficiently.
• Provide sufficient status updates at regular cadence.
• Author Scope of Work documents to design work activities that efficiently evaluate and develop the technology.
• Collect and benchmark internal and external cell/manufacturing technologies by key performance metrics to identify gaps.
• Formulate strategic project plans to ensure efficient execution of program goals.
• Take on a role as lead engineer and project manager on new technology initiatives.
• Contribute directly as a technical contributor while efficiently leveraging internal and external partners.
• Utilize first principles and electrochemistry to evaluate cell technology. This may include material characterization, coin/pouch/full cell testing, and modeling.
• Evaluate technology opportunities using methods including scorecards, technoeconomic analysis, Technical Readiness Level (TRL), and SWOT analysis.
• Apply analytical and experimental methods to identify and evaluate key battery cell performance metrics including energy density, fast charge performance, cycle life, cost, manufacturing implications, and safety

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of work experience in electrochemical cell development or advanced manufacturing for battery cells or semiconductors
• A firm understanding of the system level tradeoffs and optimizations for battery cells and working capability in electrochemical modeling or hands-on material characterization
• Strong organization, collaboration, and communication skills
• Software: CAD modeling, Python/MATLAB coding, exposure to Multiphysics FEA/FEM/DEM modeling, or statistical analysis in JMP or Minitab
• Also, must be strong in MS Office suite

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time
• Paid Holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program