Senior Li-Ion Cell Engineer

nyobolt; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

5% 401(k) company contribution

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Flexible work schedule

Paid Time Off and Sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Nyobolt is seeking a Senior Li‑ion Cell Engineer to enhance the quality and reliability of Li‑ion cells in continuous production in Bedford, Massachusetts. You will lead sustaining engineering activities to drive process improvements and manage change, collaborating closely with manufacturing teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in product design and a strong background in Li-ion cell production, ensuring the success of manufacturing processes and product quality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in product design, development, or manufacturing support.
• Experience in high-volume Li-ion cell production.
• Strong understanding of FMEA methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead Cell Sustaining Engineering for production environments.
• Drive change management processes for cell design and manufacturing.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams on process improvements.

Skills

Cell Sustaining Engineering

Li-ion cell design and production

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Nyobolt is seeking a Senior Li‑ion Cell Engineer to lead sustaining engineering activities for Li‑ion cells in continuous production. This role is critical in ensuring product quality, reliability, and ongoing process improvement across manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Cell Sustaining Engineering to support Li‑ion cells in continuous production environments.
• Own and drive change management processes, including reviewing and approving or rejecting changes to BOM, cell design, specifications, and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing teams to analyse process yields, production trends, and EOL/in‑process quality data, developing and implementing improvement plans.
• Lead or support root cause analysis for field failures, production quality issues, and validation challenges, including directing testing, teardown analysis, and material/component investigations.
• Develop, maintain, and update Design FMEAs (DFMEA).
• Support manufacturing teams in the development and continuous improvement of Process FMEAs (PFMEA).
• Support material and component sourcing strategies, including second sourcing, qualification, and validation activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation for cell design, manufacturing processes, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in product design, development, or manufacturing support.
• Experience in Li‑ion cell design, development, or production is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in a sustaining engineering role, ideally supporting high-volume Li‑ion cell production and product transfer from development to manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of Li‑ion cell design, performance, and manufacturing processes, including FMEA methodologies.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving ability, combining theoretical knowledge with hands‑on, data‑driven analysis.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external vendors.
• Self‑motivated, hands‑on, and results‑oriented.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

What you will have at Nyobolt:

• Competitive salary
• 5% 401(k) company contribution
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits (health, dental, vision, life, disability, etc.) 100% of premium covered.
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Flexible work schedule
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Sick leave
• Frequent social and team‑building events

Please note: We are unable to support work visas for this position.

About Nyobolt: Nyobolt offers high-performance battery and charging technologies to create a world where lengthy charge times no longer exist. The company’s technology builds on over a decade of research to bring end‑to‑end fast charging solutions to applications ranging from power tools and home appliances to electric vehicles and industrial robotics. Nyobolt has assembled a world‑leading implementation team combining decades of experience in pioneering companies across the electric vehicle and battery value chains through operations in the UK, US, and Asia.