Pouch Cell Design Engineer for Next-Gen Batteries

Lyten, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 106,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Equity

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

401K

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Lyten, Inc. is seeking a Product Design Engineer to own pouch cell mechanical design, BOMs, and manufacturing transition from R&D to pilot build and scaled production for high-performance UAV battery systems.

The candidate will combine mechanical design expertise with battery domain knowledge, drive product improvements, ensure safety and manufacturability, and collaborate across cross‑functional teams on DFMEA, DOE, and MES workflows.

Qualifications

• B. S/M.S in Mechanical Engineering or related fields
• 2+ years in Mechanical Design
• Proficient in CAD design (SolidWorks preferred)
• Experience with PLM/PDM systems
• Proficient in data analysis tools (Python, R, MATLAB, Excel)
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC)
• Experience working with cross‑functional NPI or pilot builds in a fast‑paced environment

Responsibilities

• Own and develop cell assembly drawings with detailed specifications, CAD models, and detailed BOMs for pouch cell builds.
• Design and optimize electrode layout, stack architecture, and mechanical containment.
• Ensure designs meet manufacturing feasibility and safety requirements for NPI/pilot build readiness.
• Participate in design reviews, DFMEA/PFMEA, and engineering change documentation.
• Identify and resolve assembly issues specific to pouch cells (tab alignment, sealing integrity, electrolyte distribution).
• Understand the process capabilities of the pilot line to reflect on the cell design.
• Develop comprehensive battery performance specifications based on business development needs and customer requirements.
• Use statistical analysis tools to identify trends and correlations in battery performance data.
• Partner with technicians and operators to identify and implement process improvement measures.
• Design and execute DOEs (Design of Experiments) on production lines with follow-through on MES systems.
• Lead tolerance stack-up analysis for battery pack assemblies and cell integration.
• Establish and validate in-process quality control methods and inspection criteria.
• Work with supply chain team on cost‑reduction initiatives and value engineering.

Skills

Mechanical Design

B.S./M.S. Mechanical Engineering

CAD (SolidWorks)

PLM/PDM

Data analysis (Python/MATLAB/Excel)

SPC

NPI/pilot builds

Education

B.S./M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PLM/PDM

Data analysis tools (Python/MATLAB/Excel)

Job description

Lyten, Inc. is seeking a Product Design Engineer to own pouch cell mechanical design, BOMs, and manufacturing transition from R&D to pilot build and scaled production for high-performance UAV battery systems.

The candidate will combine mechanical design expertise with battery domain knowledge, drive product improvements, ensure safety and manufacturability, and collaborate across cross‑functional teams on DFMEA, DOE, and MES workflows.