Senior Battery Cell Engineer
Core
Evaluate, qualify, and improve lithium-ion cells for wearable health monitors to ensure performance, safety, and reliability.
Role type
Senior IC battery cell engineer
Builds
High-performance lithium-ion battery cells for consumer wearables
Domain
Consumer electronics + electrochemistry
Required skills
lithium-ion electrochemistry, cell design, qualification testing, failure analysis, DOE, supplier management, data analysis (Python/MATLAB/Minitab/JMP), microscopy/CT scanning (via careerplan.io/jobs/630b03ea-dc63-4d7a-ba91-3600c7f7f54d-senior-battery-cell-engineer-at-whoop)
Preferred skills
AI tool integration, advanced failure analysis techniques (gas analysis, cross-sectioning)
Responsibilities
Evaluate new cell designs and chemistries; execute qualification plans across safety, reliability, and life-cycle testing; conduct DOEs to optimize cell performance; collaborate on pack design translation; operate lab equipment and analyze electrochemical data; lead failure investigations and root cause analysis; document technical risks and recommendations.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
