Staff Cell Assembly Engineer

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •PhD (with 3+ years of relevant experience), Master's (with 6+ years of relevant experience), Bachelor's (with 8+ years of relevant experience) in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and industry experience
• •Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing assembly-related failures using advanced characterization techniques such as X-ray imaging or electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, going beyond visual inspection to identify root causes
• •Experience translating process requirements into tooling or fixture specifications, and working iteratively with engineers to validate that the resulting hardware meets process needs
• •Deep understanding of solid-state or lithium-ion battery electrochemistry sufficient to design characterization strategies, interpret complex data sets, and connect assembly process decisions to cell performance
• •Ability to design experiments, analyze results, and draw data-driven conclusions in the absence of established reference points, and to synthesize findings into process specifications and documentation
• •Ability to communicate process strategy, capability gaps, and scale-up readiness clearly to audiences across engineering, quality, and executive teams
• •Hands-on experience with the full assembly sequence, including electrode handling, lamination, layer stacking, and pouch sealing, with a demonstrated history of driving improvements
• •Able to pass a respirator fit test and wear a respirator periodically
• •Regularly works in an active manufacturing and laboratory environment; standing and walking for a significant portion of the workday (approximately 4-6 hours per day)
• •Frequent interaction with process equipment, requiring manual dexterity and the ability to make detailed visual inspections of materials and coated electrodes
• •Occasional lifting of items up to 30 lbs (e.g., material containers, equipment components)
• •Prolonged periods of screen-based work for data analysis, documentation, and communication
• •Regular use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, gloves, and lab coat; additional PPE may be required depending on materials handled
• •Travel is estimated at less than 10% of working time. Overseas travel is possible in the event of FAT program execution or in the event of vendor or supplier visits
• •Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship now or in the future

Desired Qualifications

• •Prior experience with solid-state battery assembly specifically, including firsthand familiarity with the unique handling and process challenges of solid-state electrode materials
• •Experience with dry room or controlled environment assembly processes, including operational constraints, tool design considerations, material handling requirements, and quality implications of controlled atmosphere work
• •Demonstrated experience leading the translation from manual to semi-automated or automated assembly operations, including contributing to equipment specification, process transfer planning, and validation of automated systems against manually established process baselines
• •Experience leading cell assembly scale-up efforts, including formal identification of critical process parameters, documentation of process knowledge for manufacturing transfer, and engagement with manufacturing engineering teams on process readiness criteria
• •Experience leading or owning PFMEA exercises on novel processes and driving corrective actions to closure