Battery CT Imaging & Failure Analysis Engineer

Delart; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Delart seeks a Battery Failure Analysis Engineer to operate and maintain CT scan systems for analyzing battery cells, modules, and packs. You will translate imaging results into design, quality, and validation actions while collaborating with cell manufacturing and failure analysis teams.

With 5+ years in battery failure analysis, you will handle teardowns, data interpretation, and reports, ensuring safety and compliance across CT operations and lithium‑ion handling.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in battery failure analysis with background in cell design and structure
• Comprehensive understanding of cell manufacturing processes (electrode coating, calendaring, winding/stacking, electrolyte filling, formation cycling)
• Experience operating and interpreting results from CT/X-ray inspection systems for battery analysis
• Advanced training and adherence to safety protocols for CT system operation and lithium‑ion handling

Responsibilities

• Independently operate CT scan equipment for battery cells, modules, and packs, including sample preparation, fixturing, scan parameter selection, and scheduling in a lab environment
• Interpret 2D and 3D CT images to identify defects such as electrode misalignment, jellyroll deformation, welding issues, inclusions, electrolyte dry‑out, swelling, and mechanical damage
• Compile failure analysis reports with annotated images, measurements, and actionable conclusions for cross‑functional teams
• Conduct battery teardowns and complementary failure analysis in dry room or glovebox per safety rules
• Maintain CT system calibration and coordinate with vendors for service or repairs
• Ensure compliance with radiation, laser, and battery safety standards during CT operations
• Support battery validation by correlating CT imaging with electrical, thermal, and mechanical test data

Skills

Battery failure analysis

CT/X-ray interpretation

Report writing

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related

Tools

CT scan system

CT/X-ray inspection

SEM/EDS (preferred)

Job description

Delart seeks a Battery Failure Analysis Engineer to operate and maintain CT scan systems for analyzing battery cells, modules, and packs. You will translate imaging results into design, quality, and validation actions while collaborating with cell manufacturing and failure analysis teams.

With 5+ years in battery failure analysis, you will handle teardowns, data interpretation, and reports, ensuring safety and compliance across CT operations and lithium‑ion handling.