Sr Cell Design Engineer
Lyten•San Jose, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
Lyten is seeking a Product Design Engineer with deep experience in pouch cell design, productization, and manufacturing scale-up to lead the mechanical design and integration of next-generation pouch battery systems. This role will own cell architecture, engineering drawings, and BOM strategy from concept through pilot and production. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical leadership, cross-functional influence, and hands-on battery design expertise to deliver robust, scalable, and high-performance products.
Requirements
- MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
- 3+ years hands on experience in cell design working in the high volume battery manufacturing industry
- Proficient in CAD design (SolidWorks preferred)
- Experience with PLM/PDM systems
- Proficient in data analysis tools (Python, R, MATLAB, Excel)
- Understanding of battery quality control methods (Hi-Pot, dimensional analysis, CT scans, weld testing, leak testing, etc.)
- Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC)
- Strong understanding of pouch cell architecture, cell electrochemistry and battery performance trade-offs
- Experience working with cross-functional NPI or pilot builds in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead design and release of pouch cell assembly drawings, specifications, CAD models, and BOMs
- Own electrode layout, stack architecture, and mechanical containment design
- Drive design-for-manufacturability and scale-up readiness
- Lead DFMEA/PFMEA, tolerance stack-up, and engineering change management
- Resolve complex assembly and integration challenges (tabs, sealing, electrolyte distribution, swelling)
- Translate manufacturability into robust design rules
- Lead DOE planning and statistical analysis to optimize performance
- Establish in-process quality control and inspection criteria
- Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions
- Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain
- Support supplier technical reviews and cost reduction initiatives
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership
Benefits
- healthcare
- dental
- vision
- corporate discounts
- paid holidays
- PTO and sick time
- 401K
- employee relocation plan (if applicable)
- tier based bonus
- equity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
