Senior Cell Mechanical Design Engineer

QuantumScape Corporation; California; Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

RSU/Equity

Employer sponsored health insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Other perks

Job summary

QuantumScape Corporation in California seeks a Senior Cell Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the development of solid-state Li-metal battery designs for manufacturing scale-up. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to specify components, tooling, and processes that ensure performance, reliability, and safety.

The candidate will drive detailed mechanical design of cell architecture, validate concepts with experiments, and coordinate with safety, quality, and

Qualifications

• BS or higher in mechanical engineering, material science, or similar concentration
• Minimum of 5 years experience with a Bachelor's degree, or minimum of 3 years experience with a Master's degree
• Proven experience driving mechanical design projects across the product life cycle
• Expertise with CAD packages (AutoDesk Inventor, SolidWorks, Catia)
• Knowledge of mechanical & thermal simulation packages (ANSYS, ABAQUS, COMSOL)
• Prior experience with lithium-ion batteries preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of solid-state Li-metal battery designs for manufacturing scale-up
• Drive detailed mechanical design of cell architecture to meet mechanical and thermal requirements
• Identify and specify requirements with suppliers for components, tools, and manufacturing solutions
• Develop methodologies and experiments to validate design performance, reliability, and safety
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute on critical path projects

Skills

Mechanical design

Cross-functional teamwork

Troubleshooting

Hands-on problem solving

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoDesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Catia

ANSYS

ABAQUS

COMSOL

Job description

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Title: Senior Cell Mechanical Design Engineer

Date: Oct 6, 2026

Location: CA, US

Work Location Type: On-site

QuantumScape developed the industry’s first anode-less cell design, which delivers high energy density while lowering material costs and simplifying manufacturing. Our innovative battery cell technology can store energy more efficiently and reliably than today’s lithium-ion batteries.

Join us on our mission as we transform energy storage to enable a more sustainable future. We are looking to add a Senior Cell Design Engineer, Senior Member of Technical Staff (SMTS) to our Cell Engineering and Manufacturing Development team. This individual will be responsible for designing and scaling QuantumScape's unique solid-state lithium metal batteries for high volume production. This work includes designing new cell structures, encasings, components, and assembly tools in addition to methodologies to validate the fidelity of these new designs. You must have experience working with electrochemical energy storage devices such as lithium-based batteries or similar technology.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead in the design, development, and implementation of new solid-state Li-metal battery designs for manufacturing scale-up with cross functional teams
• Drive the detailed mechanical design of cell architecture to meet customer mechanical, thermal, and pack level integration requirements
• Identify, specify, and set requirements with suppliers for cell components, assembly tools and manufacturing solutions for scale-up
• Develop methodologies and experiments to validate key cell design performance, reliability, and safety criteria
• Collaborate with cell build process teams, equipment design teams, safety, quality, metrology, and production teams to execute on critical path projects

SUCCESS FACTORS

• Embrace new challenges, learn new techniques, and surpass internal goals
• Curious, hands‑on approach to problem-solving
• Shares a real passion for our mission and vision of a carbonless future
• Demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness allowing smooth adaptation to a constantly evolving environment and work priorities
• Possesses a can‑do spirit and is a collaborative leader and teammate
• Organized, meticulous, and has clear written and verbal communication skills

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS or higher degree in mechanical engineering, material science, or similar concentration
• Minimum of 5 years experience with a Bachelor's degree, or minimum of 3 years experience with a Master's degree
• Proven experience driving mechanical design projects across the product life cycle, concept through production experience is preferred.
• Expertise with at least one major CAD package ex: AutoDesk Inventor, SolidWorks, Catia, etc.
• Prior experience or knowledge of mechanical & thermal simulation packages ex: ANSYS, ABAQUS, Comsol, etc.
• Prior experience or knowledge of lithium-ion batteries is preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work is performed in a dry room, fume hood, lab area, or glovebox requiring the use of fine motor skills
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• Reaching and twisting motions with hands
• Lifting up to 25 lbs.

Compensation:

The base salary range for this position will be $129,000- $167,000 and will have some flexibility based on candidate's experience level. QuantumScape also offers an annual bonus and a generous RSU/Equity package as part of its compensation plan. In addition, we do offer a tremendous benefits plan including employer sponsored health insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and other exciting perks.

• annual bonus
• generous RSU/Equity package
• employer sponsored health insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• other exciting perks

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.