Cell Engineer
Core
Designing and optimizing sodium-ion battery cells to advance renewable energy storage and grid resilience.
Role type
Senior IC cell engineer (battery chemistry & electrochemistry)
Builds
Next-generation sodium-ion battery cells and electrode formulations
Domain
Energy storage / Electrochemistry / Battery manufacturing
Required skills
electrochemical characterization (DCIR/HPPC, EIS, cycle life, calendar life, dQ/dV), cell design optimization, failure-mode analysis, electrode formulation, material selection, scale-up process troubleshooting, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
pouch cell fabrication, slurry/dry electrode processing, battery material characterization, liquid electrolyte development, mass production experience, Python for data analysis
Technologies
DCIR, HPPC, EIS, dQ/dV, Python
Responsibilities
Lead next-generation cell design and assess tradeoffs between electrochemical performance, cost, and energy density; model advanced cell designs including material selection and electrode design; analyze cell testing data to troubleshoot performance issues; conduct cell failure-mode analysis and develop methods for degradation resolution; benchmark next-generation materials via electrochemical and physical testing of coin and pouch cells; optimize electrode formulations, coatings, and material selection; identify and resolve process challenges related to scale-up of cell designs; collaborate with supplier industrialization and energy storage system teams to facilitate scaling from lab to mass manufacturing
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC
