Senior Cell Design Engineer - Mechanical

Lyten Labs AB; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyten Labs AB is seeking a Senior Cell Design Engineer to lead the mechanical design and development of Li‑ion and Li‑S batteries for innovative applications in Energy Storage Systems and Electric Vehicles. This role requires strong experience in battery development and CAD tools like NX and CATIA.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience with a solid educational background in Mechanical Engineering and excellent communication skills. You will work closely with customers and coordinate with various teams to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of mechanical design experience, preferably in power electronics, high-performance lithium-ion batteries, or related industries.
• Strong experience in lithium-ion battery cell development preferred.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and development of Li‑ion and Li‑S batteries.
• Act as the primary technical interface with customers.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams for project execution.
• Review and approve mechanical drawings and 3D models.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Experience in lithium-ion battery development

Proficiency in CAD tools (NX, CATIA)

Technical documentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

BSc, MSc, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

CATIA

Job description

Senior Cell Design Engineer – Lyten Sweden

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and development Li‑ion and Li‑S battery and related components for Energy Storage Systems (ESS), Electric Vehicles (EV), and other advanced applications.
• Take ownership of mechanical part design, evaluation, validation, and optimization using advanced CAD tools (NX, CATIA, or equivalent).
• Act as the primary technical interface with customers, leading technical discussions and clarifying design requirements.
• Proactively collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Supply Chain, Process Engineering, R&D Labs, Manufacturing, Quality, etc.) to ensure seamless project execution.
• Identify technical risks related to cell/battery development and production and drive mitigation strategies.
• Review and approve mechanical drawings, 3D models, tolerance stack‑ups, and technical documentation.
• Support prototype development, design verification, and validation activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design standards, processes, and engineering best practices.

Qualifications and Experience

• BSc, MSc, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 8+ years of mechanical design experience, preferably in power electronics, high‑performance lithium‑ion batteries, or related industries.
• Strong experience in lithium‑ion battery cell development and secondary battery technologies is highly preferred.
• Proven hands‑on experience in mechanical component design, evaluation, and validation.
• Extensive experience with advanced CAD tools such as NX, CATIA, or equivalent 3D modeling software.
• Experience with electrode and cell design, electrode preparation processes, cell fabrication, and electrochemical performance evaluation is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of risk management in cell/battery development and production environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical discussions directly with customers.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

Specific Skills

• Advanced proficiency in CAD tools (NX, CATIA, or similar) for mechanical part design and evaluation.
• Strong technical documentation and drawing review capability.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage tight project deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proactive cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in team environments.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.