Cell Development Manager

Plasma International; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Plasma International in Northern California is seeking a Cell Design Manager to lead the development of advanced Li‑ion cell concepts, own critical design decisions, and mentor engineers across the team. This role concentrates on advancing new cells while improving existing designs.

You will collaborate with materials, chemistry, and manufacturing groups to translate ideas into practical solutions, plan and run testing programs, analyze performance data, resolve design challenges, and drive

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc with strong relevant experience in Li-ion cell design.
• Experience designing and developing custom lithium-ion cells.
• Deep knowledge of battery materials, chemistry and manufacturing.
• Ability to diagnose complex technical issues and propose solutions.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cell design

Mentoring engineers

Cross-functional teamwork

Diagnostic problem solving

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Materials Science / Chemical Engineering / Electrochemistry

Job description

Cell Design Manager Required - Northern California

Our client is an innovative battery cell manufacturer developing the next generation of lithium-ion technologies. They’re expanding their engineering team and are looking for a Cell Design Manager to take a lead role in advancing new cell concepts and improving existing designs.

In this position, you’ll work at the heart of their R&D efforts, owning key elements of cell design and contributing to decisions that will shape future products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of advanced Li-ion cell technologies.


• Work closely with teams across materials, chemistry, and manufacturing to progress new ideas into practical solutions.


• Plan and execute testing programs, analyse performance data, and address design challenges.


• Support and mentor engineers, helping 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.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrochemistry, or a related discipline; a Master’s degree with strong relevant experience will also be considered.


• Practical experience designing and developing custom lithium-ion cells.


• Deep knowledge of battery materials, chemistry, and manufacturing methods.


• Ability to diagnose complex technical issues and propose workable solutions.


• Clear, confident communication skills and ease working with cross-functional teams.