Lead Disruptive Battery Cell Design Engineer

Stellantis; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis seeks a Battery Cell Engineer to join our innovation team as Cell Design Technical Leader, driving internal cell design for next‑generation disruptive battery cells for automotive applications.

You will design, prototype, test and optimize cells, assess TRL readiness with cost and LCA analyses, lead a multi-disciplinary team, partner with suppliers and academia, and contribute to patents and papers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Materials Engineering or Electrochemistry.
• 5+ years in R&D or advanced engineering.
• Experience in electrochemistry modeling and cell design tools.
• Experience in disruptive cell technologies.
• Experience guiding supplier technical reviews.
• Designing lithium-ion battery materials and electrodes.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Cell TRL assessment (performance, cost, LCA, safety).
• Cell design and performance evaluation.
• Technologies roadmaps with partner screenings.
• Lead multi-skilled team on cell engineering system.

Skills

Electrochemistry modeling

Cell design

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's in Materials Engineering or Electrochemistry

PhD in Materials Engineering or Electrochemistry

Job description

Stellantis seeks a Battery Cell Engineer to join our innovation team as Cell Design Technical Leader, driving internal cell design for next‑generation disruptive battery cells for automotive applications.

You will design, prototype, test and optimize cells, assess TRL readiness with cost and LCA analyses, lead a multi-disciplinary team, partner with suppliers and academia, and contribute to patents and papers.