Battery Cell Engineer

We are looking for a driven Battery Cell Engineer to join us in our mission to contribute to a greener future. The role is a part of our passionate Northvolt Cuberg team based in SF Bay Area, United States.

The Battery Cell Engineer role will push forward the design and development of advanced lithium metal batteries. The Battery Cell Engineer will design research plans, perform experiments, analyze data, present results, and recommend new development pathways. They will collaborate closely with other engineers and scientists at Northvolt Cuberg, as well as external partners, to improve Northvolt Cuberg’s lithium-metal battery technology. In this role, the Engineer will lead technical development projects in areas of cell performance, cell design, cell safety, and/or battery pack integration. We work cross-functionally and collaboratively to serve our collective mission to build a better, more sustainable world.

Key Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Lead technical projects on cell design and drive product development initiatives
• Define standard test procedures for product validation
• Collaborate with external partners and suppliers to develop new cell designs
• Propose research strategies and design experimental plans for battery R&D
• Contribute significantly in the lab – perform electrochemical and physical characterization experiments, improve existing characterization tools, and develop new tools as needed
• Generate quality experimental results to inform data-driven decisions
• Perform failure analysis of prototype and production cells and recommend corrective actions
• Analyze battery test data, communicate results to the team, and suggest new pathways for development
  
  

The person we are looking for is flexible, curios and eager to learn. You will get the chance to have a real impact on our success story and see the results of your work. Our organization values great self-discipline and a natural talent to make things happen. Qualities that we cherish are sense of quality, friendliness, grit and a sense of humor.

Northvolt Cuberg is an equal opportunity employer. We're a diverse group of individuals, united by a common mission, who recognise that while our actions as individuals have a role to play in driving Northvolt towards its goals, we always seek to move forward as a team. We offer you an open and welcoming atmosphere where we win as a team – and fail as a team. Northvolt is growing at the speed of light and we are a strong believer in internal career development.

Apply with CV in english or your complete LinkedIn profile.

Full time employment, fixed salary.

Planned starting date is asap.

We Believe That You Have

• B.S. (required) or M.S. (preferred) in an engineering field (e.g. chemical engineering, materials engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline),
• Minimum 2+ years’ working experience
• Strong background in battery fundamentals and battery test equipment and procedures
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, documentation, and standard operating procedures
  
  

Bonus Points For

• Strong data analysis skills (Python or MATLAB)
• Experience from Startup and/or battery industry
  
  

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to help you and your family build a healthy and secure future, including:

• Group health benefits that provide strong support for employee well-being and preventative care, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and flexible savings account plans
• A retirement program that helps build future financial security through both traditional and Roth 401(k) options with employer matching
• Generous paid time off plans to renew and refresh through vacation, personal leave, holidays, and parental leave