Mechanical Cell Design Engineer

BASQUEVOLT; Vitoria; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An innovative firm is seeking a Mechanical Cell Design Engineer to lead the mechanical activities in developing solid-state lithium batteries. In this role, you will conduct mechanical testing, develop designs, and ensure compliance with regulations. This position offers a dynamic international environment with relocation support, flexible work arrangements, and numerous health benefits. Join a diverse team and contribute to the future of energy storage, where your expertise will play a crucial role in shaping the next generation of battery technology.

Servicios

Relocation support

Flexible work arrangements

27 vacation days

Health and well-being benefits

Training programs

Social and networking opportunities

Formación

• 3 years of experience in battery industry or cell development.
• Proficiency in Engineering Design Modelling software.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee mechanical activities including testing and modeling.
• Translate client requirements into mechanical specifications.

Conocimientos

Mechanical Testing

Engineering Design Modelling

Electrochemical Systems Understanding

Product Development

Fluency in English

Educación

Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Engineering

Material Science Degree

Herramientas

SolidWorks

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

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 enable the mass deployment of electric transportation, stationary energy storage, and advanced portable devices.

Visit our website to learn more about us: https://basquevolt.com/en

MECHANICAL CELL DESIGN ENGINEER

Department: Engineering

Your role: The Mechanical Cell Design Engineer oversees mechanical activities including testing, modeling, and assessment to ensure compliance with regulations. This role involves translating client requirements into mechanical specifications and leading module/cell design and validation for optimal mechanical integration.

Main functions:

1. Mechanical Characterization

• Conduct mechanical testing such as cell swelling characterization during charge/discharge, assessment of impacts from mechanical inhomogeneities, and optimal operating pressure evaluation.
• Perform abusive testing related to mechanical aspects, including crush, drop, nail penetration, and pressure testing for cell sampling.

Mechanical Modelling

• Develop and own cell sample designs, such as pouch cell drawings.
• Develop dimensions and tolerances of assemblies in collaboration with process engineering to ensure manufacturing compatibility.
• Design solutions to mitigate energy loss, aging, costs, and thermal management issues, considering heat dissipation, thermal propagation, and mechanical buffers.
• Participate in validation result reviews to ensure design requirements are met.
• Collaborate on DFMEA and with battery simulation engineers to analyze performance related to thermal and swelling behavior.
• Validate mechanical requirements for cell integration into modules or packs.
• Coordinate work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to address quality and manufacturability at different sample phases.

What We Offer

At BasqueVolt, we welcome top talent from around the world. Here's what we provide:

• International environment with a diverse team of over 17 nationalities.
• Relocation support for moving to Spain, including assistance with immigration, health system, accommodation, and bureaucratic processes.
• Supportive onboarding with a dedicated buddy to facilitate your integration.
• Flexible work arrangements, remote work options, and 27 vacation days.
• Reduced summer hours and shorter Fridays throughout the year.
• Health and well-being benefits, including company-paid life insurance and access to Spain's healthcare and education systems.
• Training programs, including English and Spanish lessons.
• Social and networking opportunities, such as our Afterwork WhatsApp group.

Recruitment Process

• Initial contact with our People team.
• Technical interview with the department manager, potentially involving two interviews.

Are you ready to be part of the future of energy storage? Apply now and help us shape the future at BasqueVolt!

Requisitos:

The Mechanical Cell Design Engineer should have around 3 years of experience in the battery industry, preferably related to battery cell development or manufacturing.

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in engineering or Material Science.
• 3 years' experience in the industry, preferably related to battery cell development or manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Engineering Design Modelling, such as SolidWorks or equivalent software.
• Previous experience in the automotive field is preferable.
• Understanding of electrochemical systems, cell design, component design, and material selection.
• Experience with product development projects and phases.
• Attitude: Honesty, integrity, autonomy, initiative to propose new ideas.
• Fluent in English.