Sr. Cell Integration Engineer

A123 Systems, LLC is hiring a Sr. Cell Integration Engineer to join our Waltham, MA team.

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The Cell Integration Engineer will work as part of a development team to design and produce next-generation all solid state battery (ASSB) electrodes and battery cells.

The candidate shall have experience with a variety of cell chemistries, including lithium iron phosphate (LFP), nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC), and graphite anodes.

Silicon and lithium metal anode experience is a plus. Duties include ASSB electrodes manufacturing process development, scale-up manufacturability development, design and execution of cell builds, and analysis / interpretation of results vs. cell requirements.

The candidate shall be able to demonstrate competency in the laboratory, including basic analytical experimental skills and cell characterization methods.

Additionally, the candidate should understand design robustness and can conduct design experiments to optimize cell performance and manufacturing equipment parameters.

Demonstrated experience in the development of lithium-ion battery cells is required.

The preferred candidate shall have a BS or MS degree with large scale lithium-ion battery manufacturing experience. Experience in the automotive industry is a plus.

This position will report to the Manager, Cell Integration & Application.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Work with multiple R&D teams to design the cells for next GEN ASSB.
• Responsible for new component material screening, materials processing development, and scale-up manufacturability development.
• Analyze and evaluate cell data to determine direct and interaction effects of the materials under evaluation and plan and execute root-cause analysis of failures and appropriate action incurred over the course of development.
• Improve cell performance, quality, abuse tolerance, and cost using Design of Experiments and other advanced experimental methods.
• Develop comprehensive cell technical specifications, support design reviews, perform DFMEA and DFM analysis, and follow APQP process.
• Assist with engineering-level test builds together with quality and operations personnel in order to resolve manufacturing process issues.
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality team in their communication with material suppliers, related to the development and validation of detailed material specifications for new materials, and the resolution of any quality issues.
• Effectively communicate results to broader teams in the US and abroad.
• Understand and adhere to program timelines.

Specific Skills :

• The position requires a self-starting, highly organized individual capable of identifying opportunities and following through on project goals.
• Excellent analytical skills, data analysis, and statistical interpretation.
• Understanding of cell characterization such as impedance, cycle life, abuse testing, etc.
• Exposure to developing technical specifications for materials, components, and assemblies.
• Experience in development of products for large volume production.
• Exposure to structured development tools such as DFSS or APQP methods.
• Individual drive and flexibility to work in a rapidly developing entrepreneurial environment.
• Resourceful, organized, with strong attention to detail and excellent interaction skills, capable of rapidly integrating observations and results into subsequent development activities.

Education / Experience :

• BS or MS in Chemistry, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field; Ph.D. degree is a plus.
• At least 1 year related experience in a cell product development (cell design, cell validation and / or materials development) environment.
• Experience in development of components and cell design for lithium-ion batteries.
• Experience with solid state battery is a plus.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis and Design of Experiments (Minitab) preferred.

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