Lead Cell Characterisation Engineer

DYSON OPERATIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm in Singapore seeks a technical contributor for battery cell characterisation and testing. The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level and possess strong hands-on experience with Li-ion battery cells and material characterisation techniques. Responsibilities include managing quality control processes, conducting tests, and developing new methodologies. This role requires analytical skills, technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate effectively with teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree level in a scientific or engineering discipline.
• Experience with Li-ion battery cell development and testing.
• Proficiency in characterisation techniques and tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct characterisation and testing of battery cells and materials.
• Manage testing equipment and adhere to compliance standards.
• Develop techniques for material characterisation and quality control.

Skills

Battery cell testing

Material characterisation

Analytical programming

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in scientific or engineering field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

SEM

GC-MS

XPS

Job description

About us

Being a pivotal role in the concept to production of a Dyson Designed Battery Cell puts the Energy Storage Engineering team at the heart of this exciting journey. The Team will translate early concept directions into fully developed, optimised & validated solutions to make at high volume for the next generation of Dyson products.

About the role

This role will make key technical contributions to the characterisation and verification of Dyson-designed next-generation battery cells, components, and materials. You will be responsible for R&D prototype quality control and testing, design and process failure root cause analysis, characterisation technique development, and equipment management within the laboratory.

A successful candidate will combine strong technical skills with a hands‑on approach and a proactive/inquisitive nature. The role reports to the Energy Storage Cell Design and Application team.

• Be a key technical contributor to Dyson battery cell, component and material characterisation and testing activities from cell and process designs through prototyping to verification.
• Serve as the subject matter expert and primary contact for material characterisation, with a solid understanding of battery cell material science, chemistry, and characterisation instruments.
• Ensure timely characterisation and testing using tailored analysis techniques to capture detailed cell-component-material behaviours and identify failure root causes, guiding design and process teams towards effective problem‑solving.
• Conduct quality controls (QC) for R&D prototypes, including IQC, IPQC and OQC to verify that incoming, in‑processing and outgoing materials, components and cells meet experimental objectives.
• Perform prototype cell testing under the supervision of verification and validation team to assess structural, mechanical, and electrochemical behaviours.
• Develop and implement characterisation and testing techniques to enable effective prototype QC and agile R&D feedback loops, supporting technical solution delivery.
• Manage characterisation and testing equipment and facilities in compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), risk assessments (RAs), preventive maintenance and calibration schedules, training records, consumable and asset inventories, NEA/SCDF licensing, and internal/external audit requirements, ensuring the highest standards of safety.
• Build strong relationships with internal departments (both upstream and downstream), external suppliers, and industry bodies within Energy Storage.
• Present technical information and documentation clearly to ensure effective communication with teams in Singapore and UK. Demonstrate confidence in data acquisition and processing—scientific in understanding but with an engineering mindset.
• Challenge and develop Dyson engineering practices to drive continuous improvement in efficiency.

About you

• Educated to Degree level (scientific/engineering based)
• Experience in the characterisation and testing of Li‑ion battery cells, components, materials, or related fields.
• Experience in Li‑ion battery cell research, development, production, or similar areas.
• Proficiency in material characterisation using instruments such as CT, 2D X‑ray scan, SEM/EDX with ion milling, FIB‑SEM, XRF, XPS, XRD, TGA, DSC, FTIR, Raman, GC‑MS, ICP‑MS/OES, NMR, rheometer, tensile tester, indentation tester, BET, porosimeter, PSA, and 3D image scan etc.
• Ability to perform hands‑on battery cell testing in a safe and compliant manner.
• Skills in analytical programming tools (Python, MATLAB, R, Excel VBA etc.) and statistical process control tools (Minitab, JMP etc.).
• Capability to develop techniques and methods for structural, mechanical, and electrochemical characterisation of materials, components and cells.
• Experience in managing characterisation and testing equipment and facilities.
• Analytical skills to support product and process development from concept to technology demonstration.
• Broad understanding of material science and electrochemistry related to Li‑ion battery cells or similar technologies.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently without losing focus.
• Good organisational skills with a methodical and detailed approach.
• Persistent approach to problem solving and an inquisitive nature.

Desirable

• NEA R1 license holder for operating X‑ray equipment (CT, 2D X‑ray scan, XRF, XPS, XRD etc.)
• Experience using GC‑MS, ICP‑MS/OES, XRD for gas/liquid/solid element and crystal structure analysis.
• Experience and good knowledge in chemical management and the Singapore regulatory landscape.
• Ability to travel to other Dyson facilities in Asia/UK for project engineering support when required.