Associate Principal Engineer - Cells

Dyson; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Dyson is seeking an Associate Principal Cells Engineer in Singapore to bridge product requirements with advanced battery technology. You will lead cross-functional collaboration across hardware, software, and mechanical design to deliver world-class energy systems for Dyson products.

The role emphasizes testing frameworks, lab leadership, supplier engagement, and end-to-end product lifecycle involvement, ensuring safety, reliability, and high performance in battery solutions.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree with a focus on battery technology or energy systems.
• 8+ years experience in battery design, testing and validation.
• Experience collaborating with suppliers for battery development and testing.
• Experience setting up and managing battery test labs and workflows.
• Strong knowledge of lithium-ion chemistry, electrolytes, and safety standards.
• Familiarity with IEC 62133 and UL 1642 and battery qualification processes.
• Proficient in MATLAB, Python and SPICE for modeling and analysis.
• Excellent communication skills for diverse stakeholders.
• Proven track record leading complex technical projects in fast-paced environments.
• Understanding of energy efficiency for consumer electronics.
• Background in thermal management and advanced materials characterization is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product BU to understand requirements and develop battery design and testing strategies.
• Define optimal battery solutions and validation methods for world-class performance and reliability.
• Lead execution of EVT, DVT, and PVT frameworks for battery verification and validation.
• Work with hardware, software, and mechanical teams to support seamless battery integration.
• Engage with battery suppliers and equipment vendors to establish protocols and drive innovation.
• Oversee battery lab development, safety compliance, and optimization of testing workflows.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and Dyson's internal safety benchmarks.
• Analyze test data, prepare technical reports for senior stakeholders, and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Battery design

Testing & validation

Supplier collaboration

Battery system integration

Project leadership

Energy efficiency

Thermal management

Communication

Education

BEng, MSc or PhD in Electrical Eng / Chemistry / Materials Science

Tools

MATLAB

Python

SPICE

Job description

As an Associate Principal Cells Engineer, you will be instrumental in bridging product requirements with battery technology development. This role combines technical expertise in battery systems with strategic collaboration across the product business unit (BU), test teams, and suppliers to deliver exceptional battery solutions for Dyson's products.

You will be responsible not only for driving testing and validation frameworks but also for working closely with internal stakeholders to deeply understand product requirements. Through collaboration with cross-functional teams such as hardware, software, and mechanical design, and with external suppliers, you will play a pivotal role in designing energy systems that meet Dyson's rigorous standards for performance, reliability, and safety.

This hands-on role offers the opportunity to contribute throughout the product lifecycle, from the early design phases to qualification and integration, ensuring the delivery of world-class batteries.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Business Units to understand requirements and develop battery design and testing strategies.
• Define optimal battery solutions and validation methods to achieve world-class performance, efficiency, and reliability.
• Lead the execution of industry-standard battery verification and validation frameworks, including EVT (Engineering Validation Test), DVT (Design Validation Test), and PVT (Production Validation Test).
• Work with hardware, software, and mechanical teams to support seamless battery integration into products.
• Engage with battery suppliers and equipment vendors to establish protocols, resolve issues, and drive innovation.
• Oversee battery lab development, safety compliance, and optimization of testing workflows.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., IEC 62133, UL 1642) and Dyson's internal safety benchmarks.
• Analyze test data, prepare technical reports for senior stakeholders, recommend improvements, and mentor junior engineers.

About you

The ideal candidate combines technical expertise, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of product development. You excel at collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers while driving innovation in battery systems to meet high performance and quality standards.

• BEng, MSc, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related discipline. Academic focus on battery technology, electrochemistry, or energy systems is highly desirable.
• 8+ years of experience in battery design, testing, and validation, with knowledge of cell chemistry and system integration.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with suppliers for battery development and testing.
• Expertise in setting up and managing battery test labs, including equipment commissioning and workflow optimization.
• Strong knowledge of lithium-ion battery chemistry, electrolyte behavior, failure modes, and safety standards.
• Familiarity with industry certifications (e.g., IEC 62133, UL 1642) and battery qualification processes.
• Experience using simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, SPICE) for modeling and data analysis.
• Strong communication skills to provide clear insights and recommendations to diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work with product teams to align battery technologies with business requirements.
• Track record of leading complex technical projects within fast-paced environments.
• Knowledge of energy efficiency optimization for consumer electronics.
• Background in thermal management and advanced materials characterization is advantageous.