Cell Design Manager: Lead Li-ion Innovation

Plasma International; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or Electrochemistry or related field.
• Practical experience designing and developing custom Li-ion cells.
• Deep knowledge of battery materials, chemistry and manufacturing methods.
• Clear, confident communication and cross-functional teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of advanced Li-ion cell technologies.
• Collaborate with materials, chemistry and manufacturing teams to translate ideas into practical solutions.
• Plan and execute testing programs, analyze performance data and address design challenges.
• Mentor and develop engineers to strengthen technical capability across the group.
• Establish and refine best practices for cell design and assembly processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within cell engineering.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Materials Science

Master's degree (relevant experience)

Job description