Cell Design Innovation Engineer

Crosslinked; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan refinancing

Company vehicle lease program

Job summary

Stellantis in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Battery Cell Design Innovation Engineer to lead internal Li-ion cell design, materials and electrode development for next‑gen EV batteries. You will design, prototype and test cells and drive performance improvements for automotive applications.

The role requires a BS in Materials or Electrochemistry, 5+ years in R&D or advanced engineering, and expert knowledge in electrochemistry modeling, cell design tools and disruptive cell technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering or Electrochemistry.
• 5+ years of experience in Research or Advanced Engineering.
• Proven experience in electrochemistry modeling and cell internal design tools.
• Experience in disruptive cell technologies.
• Experience in providing technical guidance and direction during supplier technical reviews.
• Proven experience in designing and building lithium-ion battery materials and electrodes.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Cell TRL assessment including performance, cost, safety and LCA.
• Lead a multi-skilled team on cell engineering system design, integration and validation.
• Develop roadmaps for cell electrochemistry technologies.
• Design tools and models for cell internal design and disruptive tech assessment.
• Write papers and patents; manage partner relationships and contracts.
• Supervise PhD students, apprentices, and interns.

Skills

Electrochemistry modeling

Cell internal design tools

Lithium-ion battery materials

Electrode design

Education

BS in Materials Engineering or Electrochemistry

Tools

Electrochemistry modeling tools

Cell design software

Job description

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Jobs/Electronic materials/Cell Design Innovation Engineer

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Cell Design Innovation Engineer

Stellantis

• Auburn Hills, MI today verified 2 h ago

Lead internal Li-ion cell design, materials and electrode development for next-gen EV batteries

Seniority Senior

Work On-site

Type Full-time

Degree BS

Experience 5+ yrs

Industry Automotive

Role R&D / Research

Materials

lithium-ion battery materials11electrode materials21

Techniques

electrochemistry modeling cell internal design tools virtual testing

Benefits

tuition reimbursement student loan refinancing company vehicle lease program

Role details

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Battery Cell Engineer to join our innovation team. As Cell Design Technical Leader, you will play a pivotal role in the internal cell design for next generation disruptive technology battery cells. You will be responsible for designing, specifying, prototyping and testing battery cells, as well as optimizing their performance for automotive applications. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the advancements of Stellantis electrification efforts.

Mission

• Assess the disruptive technologies in cell electrochemistry for automotive application from technical performance points of view.
• Lead relationships with different partners (academics, startups, cell manufacturers, material providers)
• Build and disseminate the mid and long terms roadmaps for cell electrochemistry technologies and designs.

Activities

• To understand, capitalize and disseminate the fundamentals of cell disruptive chemistry and various disruptive designs.
• To scout, analyze and assess promising disruptive technologies or concepts from various sources via contracts or investment strategies (press, media, scientific publications, congress, ventures, direct contacts with suppliers, startups or academic partners).
• To evaluate internal cell design, new cell materials & processus with dedicated experimental and/or numerical methodologies and tools, for Disruptive technologies.
• Thanks to the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) evaluations with requiring performances assessment in virtual testing of proposed cells, including cost & LCA assessments. To process the TRL gates and deliver on time.
• To build a set of requirements for an external cell maker, for Disruptive cells products and related processes.
• To lead a multi-skilled team on a given cell engineering system (coordination & synthesis) according to cell design, integration and validation.
• To participate to innovative projects that gathers all skills to design innovative cell designs.
• To support and/or participate to cell prototyping
• To exchange and validate results with technical advanced and core teams, expertise network and project stakeholders.
• To arbitrate decisions on relative perimeter and to elevate major gaps that require higher level arbitration.
• To participate to mid and long-term roadmaps for cell electrochemistry in accordance with the internal expertise networks.
• Design tool and models for cell internal design and related new Disruptive technologies assessment. To capitalize tools, models and methods with team partners.
• Write scientific papers and patents.
• Manage partner relationships.
• Propose and execute contracts with industrial and academic partners.
• To supervise PhD student, apprentice and/or intern.

Responsibilities

• Cell TRL assessment (performances, product & process, safety, LCA and cost).
• Cell design & associated performances evaluation.
• Technologies roadmaps with tiers #1 and #2 partner screenings.
• To lead a multi-skilled team on a given cell engineering system (coordination & synthesis) according to cell design, integration and validation

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors in Materials Engineering or Electrochemistry
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Research or Advanced Engineering area
• Proven experience in electrochemistry modeling and cell internal design tools
• Experience in Disruptive cell technologies.
• Experience in providing technical guidance and direction during supplier technical reviews.
• Proven experience in designing and building lithium-ion battery materials and electrodes.
• Excellent interpersonal skill to work in a cross-functional and multi-cultural team environment.
• Fluent in English

Preferrede Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Engineering or Electrochemistry

Our Benefits — Designed With You In Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
• An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Benefit from both employer-provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. - supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan refinancing programs
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more! When you join us, you’re not just building a career — you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.

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Common questions

Where is the Cell Design Innovation Engineer role at Stellantis based?

This role is based in Auburn Hills, MI.

What degree is required for the Cell Design Innovation Engineer role at Stellantis?

This role requires a BS.

How many years of experience does this Cell Design Innovation Engineer role require?

The posting calls for at least 5 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Cell Design Innovation Engineer role work with?

lithium-ion battery materials, electrode materials.

What techniques or methods are required for this Cell Design Innovation Engineer role?

electrochemistry modeling, cell internal design tools, virtual testing.