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We are seeking an experienced Sr Battery Engineer specializing in pouch and prismatic cell design to lead our cell development initiatives. The ideal candidate will drive product design from concept through pilot production and manufacturing scale-up.
Key Responsibilities
Drive decision making in material selection, electrode design, stack configuration, N/P balancing and safety trade-offs.
Analyze large multi-variant experiment datasets with advanced tools to derive design-performance correlations.
Lead pouch/prismatic cell design and development projects from concept to production-ready products
Drive design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) initiatives
Collaborate with product + business teams to translate product requirements into battery performance targets and qualification plans.
Work closely with manufacturing and automation teams to ensure scalability, yield, and transfer to pilot / production lines.
Write technical reports, modeling insights, and decision frameworks for executive and customer visibility.
Interface with cross-functional teams including Materials, Process, Quality, and Manufacturing
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across projects
Required Qualifications
MS/BS in relevant field with a minimum of 4 years of industry experience in battery cell design or its equivalent
Extensive hands-on experience in pouch cell product design and development. Prismatic cell know-how preferred
Proven track record of transitioning battery products from R&D to pilot/mass production
Strong expertise in data analysis tools (R, Python, JMP, Minitab)
Deep understanding of cell mechanical design principles and manufacturing processes
Proven experience performing cell data analytics, degradation modeling, and cycle/performance correlation.
Strong background in cell safety, formation, and performance trade-space analysis for high-demand applications.
Compensations Range:
The expected base salary range for this position is between
$128,200.00 - $192,400.00 The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise.
Disclosures:
Pay Transparency Disclosure:
This compensation and benefits information is based on Lyten’s estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. We generally do not negotiate on salary once we have made an offer. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise. New hires joining the company tend to be paid within the starting base pay range noted above, with opportunities to increase pay over time based on development of additional skills, competencies, and company-specific knowledge.
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