Lead Battery Cell Design Engineer (Li–Na)

Jobtailor; Missouri; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GM seeks an experienced engineer to lead design and optimization of lithium-ion and sodium-ion battery cells, collaborating across engineering and manufacturing to deliver high-performance energy storage solutions.

You will apply DFSS, perform advanced analyses, and guide cost- and risk-focused design decisions while ensuring safety and compliance in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Electrochemical, Materials or related fields)
• 6+ years of relevant engineering experience (product development, design release, project management, supplier collaboration)
• Strong knowledge of Lithium-ion and Sodium ion battery technologies (cells, modules, packs, materials, chemistry)
• Familiarity with energy storage systems and vehicle electrification
• Knowledge of material characterization techniques
• Experience with requirements flow and development
• Familiarity with statistical tools and process control methods
• Experience with mechanical CAE tools and CAD manipulation
• Proven project management skills with autonomy and accountability
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and cross-functional teams
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience writing technical documents (SODW, SOR, proposals, executive summaries)
• Proficiency in chemical handling and safe lab practices
• Understanding of industrial workplace hazards and safety programs

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and layout of battery cell components including cathodes, anodes, separators, and electrolytes.
• Develop and optimize cell performance requirements for cells, focusing on electrical, thermal, and mechanical aspects.
• Manage Pre-A and A sample development, testing, and validation.
• Apply Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), robust design, reliability, and optimization principles throughout the development lifecycle.
• Stay engaged with advanced technologies for next-gen materials and recommend new cell designs and market opportunities.
• Lead or support testing and analysis of cell components to identify design improvements.
• Use empirical data, virtual simulations, and analytical tools for design and performance assessments.
• Collaborate with computational chemistry and manufacturing experts to apply math-based tools for design and cost sensitivity.
• Collaborate with system engineering to ensure cell-to-pack integration and compliance with internal and supplier requirements.
• Define, allocate, and optimize system and component-level requirements using physical and virtual data.
• Coordinate across internal GM departments and external partners to meet project deliverables.
• Lead internal reviews, risk management planning, and cost innovation strategies.
• Maintain a robust safety culture and ensure lessons learned are documented and shared.

Skills

Battery design

Material characterization

Requirements development

Statistical tools

Process control

CAD manipulation

Finite element analysis

Machine learning

Analytical tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Virtual simulations

Math-based tools

Energy storage systems

Job description

GM seeks an experienced engineer to lead design and optimization of lithium-ion and sodium-ion battery cells, collaborating across engineering and manufacturing to deliver high-performance energy storage solutions.

You will apply DFSS, perform advanced analyses, and guide cost- and risk-focused design decisions while ensuring safety and compliance in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.