Cell Design Engineer

BASQUEVOLT; Vitoria; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

BASQUEVOLT seeks a Cell Design Engineer to contribute to the development of solid-state lithium batteries. The role involves electrochemical design, close collaboration with various teams, and ensures compliance with standards. Join a multicultural team in Vitoria and help shape the future of energy storage.

Servicios

International Environment with diverse team

Relocation Package for smooth transition

Supportive Onboarding with a buddy

Flexible work-life balance

27 vacation days

Company-paid life insurance

Continuous training programs

Social networking opportunities

Formación

• 4 years of experience in electrochemical cell design required.
• Background in electrochemistry and materials science or mechanical engineering.
• Fluent in English.

Responsabilidades

• Contribute to the electrochemical design of lithium-ion battery cells.
• Develop and execute test plans with the Testing Team.
• Ensure compliance with test standards for battery cells.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Technical skills

Electrode preparation

Electrochemical testing

Problem-solving

Educación

Master's or PhD in Engineering or related field

Descripción del empleo

Scaling up and producing our solid-state Lithium battery technology from scratch. Do you dare?

BASQUEVOLT aims to become the European leader in the next generation of solid-state lithium batteries. Our technology will make possible the mass deployment of electric transportation, stationary energy storage and advanced portable devices.

Do you want to know more about us? Visit our website: https://basquevolt.com/en

CELL DESIGN ENGINEER

Department: Engineering.

Your role:

Cell Design Engineer is responsible for contributing to the electrochemical design of lithium-ion battery cells for various applications. This position plays a vital role in supporting the Cell Design Manager in all aspects of cell design, from concept development to qualification, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and company objectives.

Main functions:

Project Support and Execution:

• Assist in the development and execution of test plans to evaluate the electrochemical performance of cell designs, working closely with the Testing Team to generate qualification data.
• Participate in investigations to address cell design-related issues, providing technical input and implementing corrective actions as required.
• Support intellectual property development initiatives to protect Basquevolt's competitive position in the market.
  
  
  

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with suppliers, Operations Team, R&D, and other stakeholders to support the development of innovative cell chemistries that meet project objectives.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of cell designs into product development processes.
• Provide technical support and expertise as needed during customer-related meetings and discussions.
  
  
  

Quality Assurance and Compliance:

• Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable test equipment, procedures, international standards, and certified agency requirements for lithium-ion battery cells.
• Contribute to the application of quality tools to production processes, including statistical analysis of performance results, process capabilities, and design of experiments.
• Support the implementation of quality control measures to maintain high standards of cell design and manufacturing.
  
  
  

What We Offer

At BasqueVolt, we welcome the best talent from around the world.

Here's what we provide to make your journey with us exceptional:

• International Environment: Join a diverse team of young professionals with more than 17 nationalities, fostering a positive intercultural atmosphere.
• Relocation Package: We assist you in making your move to Spain as smooth as possible, offering support in all immigration and bureaucratic processes (health system, accommodation, bank appointments, traffic license, scholarship, and anything you may need!).
• Supportive Onboarding: From day one, you'll have a buddy to guide you through everything about the company, ensuring seamless integration.
• Work-life balance: We embrace flexibility, remote work and promote a healthy work-life balance. Take advantage of 27 vacation days that you can use whenever suits you.
• Summer Schedule: Enjoy reduced hours during the summer and celebrate shorter Fridays throughout the year.
• Health and Well-being: Enjoy company-paid life insurance, additional health benefits, Spain's free education and healthcare systems and options for exemptions on taxes.
• Training programs: We encourage employees to keep learning. We offer English and Spanish lessons.
• Social and Networking Opportunities: Join our Afterwork WhatsApp group for exciting plans during your free time.
  
  
  

INTERESTED? HERE'S OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

• Initial Contact: Your first interaction will be with our People team.
• Technical Interview: Meet the department manager for a technical interview. We aim for a swift process, potentially involving two interviews.
  
  
  

Are you ready to be part of the future of energy storage? Apply now and let's shape the future together at BasqueVolt!

Requirements:

Cell Design Engineer must have proven track-record 4 years of experience in electrochemical cell design.

• Masters's or PhD degree in Engineering or related field. Background in both electrochemistry and materials science (or mechanical engineering)
• Previous experience in electrodes processing and pouch cell design, failure analysis, and correlation between cell design and electrochemical performance
• Hands-on experience in electrode preparation process, cell assembly/disassembly, functional safety, cell chemistry, and electrochemical testing such as cyclic, rate, EIS, DCIR, dQ/dV, GITT etc., data analysis for coin and pouch cells
• Strong technical and analytical skills, and result oriented mindset
• Fluent in English.