Cell Development Engineer

Amara Raja Group; Narkhuda; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Amara Raja Group is seeking a committed Cell Development engineer to work on the electrochemistry aspects of Li-ion cell design. You will develop prototypes and scale them to production level, coordinating with R&D and manufacturing teams.

You will optimize electrode materials, define specs, DFMEA, and support manufacturing with process definitions. Strong communication and independent work abilities are essential, with 3+ years in Li-ion battery development and relevant degrees.

Qualifications

• B. Tech in Chemical engineering or Materials science (must).
• Minimum 3 years of industry experience in Li-ion battery development.
• Experience in cell design and development for various customer applications.
• In-depth knowledge of Li-ion battery cell operation, performance and failure modes.
• Excellent communication and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Define cell design to meet customer requirements.
• Work with R&D to qualify materials and transfer to cylindrical/prismatic cells; collaborate with mechanical engineers.
• Optimize electrode composition, processing, cell assembly, and design parameters to improve performance.
• Define specifications for materials, slurry formulations, electrodes, cell subassemblies and final cell; write DFMEA.
• Define and execute DVP&Rs for materials and cell qualification.
• Conduct design reviews and release the design to production after validation.
• Perform tear downs to identify failure modes and prepare reports.
• Assist the production team in defining manufacturing processes.
• Use the documentation and change control system to archive technical documentation.
• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders.
• Communicate cell development updates to internal & external stakeholders.

Skills

Battery cell design

Li-ion knowledge

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

B. Tech in Chemical engineering or Materials science

M. Tech / M.S. in Chemical engineering or Materials science

Job description

Purpose:

We are looking for a committed Cell Development engineer to work on the electrochemistry aspects of the cell design.

The engineer will work under the direction of the Cell lead with the primary role in development of the prototypes of the Li-ion cells/batteries and scaling them in to production level.

Role & responsibilities

• 1. Define cell design to meet specific customer requirements
• 2. Work with R&D team in qualify anode materials, cathode materials, electrolyte & separator materials and new electrode compositions and transfer them to cylindrical & prismatic cells.Work with mechanical engineers on the development of mechanical aspects of the cell design.
• 3.Optimize the electrode composition, electrode processing, cell assembly processes and cell design parameters to improve the electrochemical performance & abuse performance
• 4.Define specifications for materials, slurry formulations, electrodes, cell subassemblies and final cell. Write DFMEA.
• 5.Define & execute DVP&Rs for materials & cell qualification.
• 6. Conduct design reviews and release the design to production upon successful validation
• 7. Perform tear downs to identify failure modes and prepare reports
• 8. Assist the production team in defining manufacturing processes.
• 9. Use the companys document and change control system to properly archive technical documentation
• 10. Work closely, collaboratively, and effectively with other departments and team members
• 11.Communicate the cell development updates to internal & external stake holders

Preferred candidate profile

• B. Tech in Chemical engineering or Materials science
• Minimum 3 years of Industry experience in development of lithium ion batteries.
• Experience in cell design & development for different customer applications
• In-depth knowledge of Li-ion battery cell operation, performance and failure modes.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently

• M. Tech/M.S. in Chemical engineering or Materials science