Battery Failure Analysis Engineer
Core
Operate CT scan systems to image and analyze internal defects in battery cells, modules, and packs to support root-cause investigations.
Role type
Senior IC battery failure analysis engineer
Builds
Actionable failure analysis reports and insights for design, quality, and validation teams
Domain
Battery manufacturing and failure analysis
Required skills
CT scan operation, 2D/3D image interpretation, battery teardown, cell manufacturing knowledge, safety protocol adherence, report compilation, cross-functional communication
Preferred skills
SEM/EDS, cross-sectioning, optical microscopy, abuse testing methodologies, independent lab work
Technologies
CT/X-ray inspection systems, SEM/EDS, optical microscopy
Responsibilities
Operate CT equipment for sample preparation and scanning; Interpret CT images to identify defects like electrode misalignment and swelling; Conduct battery teardowns in dry rooms or gloveboxes; Compile detailed failure analysis reports; Maintain CT system calibration and troubleshoot; Enforce safety standards for radiation and hazardous cells; Correlate imaging results with electrical and mechanical test data
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC