Vacant job

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.

Key Responsibilities

Overall areas of responsibilities and activities

• Lead mechanical design and development of Li-ion and LIS batteries 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.