Senior Cell Design Engineer - Mechanical

Responsibilities

• Overall areas of responsibilities and activities
• Lead mechanical design and development Li-ion and LIS battery and related components for Energy Storage Systems (ESS), Electric Vehicles (EV), and other advanced applications
• Take ownership of mechanical part design, evaluation, validation, and optimization using advanced CAD tools (NX, CATIA, or equivalent)
• Act as the primary technical interface with customers, leading technical discussions and clarifying design requirements
• Proactively collaborate with cross-functional teams (Supply Chain, Process Engineering, R&D Labs, Manufacturing, Quality, etc.) to ensure seamless project execution
• Identify technical risks related to cell/battery development and production and drive mitigation strategies
• Review and approve mechanical drawings, 3D models, tolerance stack-ups, and technical documentation
• Support prototype development, design verification, and validation activities
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design standards, processes, and engineering best practices

Requirements

• Educational background and previous experience required for the role
• Qualifications and Experience
• BSc, MSc, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 8+ years of mechanical design experience, preferably in power electronics, high-performance lithium-ion batteries, or related industries
• Strong experience in lithium-ion battery cell development and secondary battery technologies is highly preferred
• Proven hands-on experience in mechanical component design, evaluation, and validation
• Extensive experience with advanced CAD tools such as NX, CATIA, or equivalent 3D modeling software
• Experience with electrode and cell design, electrode preparation processes, cell fabrication, and electrochemical performance evaluation is strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of risk management in cell/battery development and production environments
• Demonstrated experience leading technical discussions directly with customers
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
• Specific skills
• Advanced proficiency in CAD tools (NX, CATIA, or similar) for mechanical part design and evaluation
• Strong technical documentation and drawing review capability
• Ability to work under pressure and manage tight project deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proactive cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in team environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Additional Information

The Senior Cell Design Engineer will play a project leading role in the cell development of the Li-ion and LIS battery, specifically, in the Mechanical Design area.

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