Sr Cell Engineer

Milwaukee Tool•Brookfield, WI

About The Position

The Sr. Battery Cell Engineer leads cell development and testing for a global Li-Ion battery business, supporting new product development, technology development, warranty analysis, and supplier quality management. The role includes developing cell specifications, supporting supplier qualifications, executing new product development projects, contributing to technology roadmaps and advanced quality initiatives, and performing cell testing and analysis. It works collaboratively with marketing, project management, quality, electrical and mechanical engineering, agency and safety teams, and global manufacturing operations. The engineer also performs analytical services and teardown analysis, drives product performance and continuous improvement across the cell supply base, supports supplier negotiations and relationship management, and maintains an organizational archive of product specifications, performance data, and product information. Domestic and international travel is required, stated as 10% and also as up to 10%.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in battery or charging system design, or related work experience.
Strong understanding of Li-Ion battery system design, test methods, controls, and architectures.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise independent judgment and work well under pressure in a dynamic environment.
Ability to travel 10% domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in chemistry, electrochemistry, or a similar field (the posting describes this as required in the preference section).
Knowledge of materials used in the lithium-ion cell industry, including cathode, anode, and separator materials.
Experience with SEM/EDS, TGA/DSC, GC-MS, XRD, FTIR, EIS, gloveboxes, cycle life testers, and abuse testing.
Knowledge of emerging battery chemistries.
A highly motivated, self-directed approach and a continuous-improvement attitude.
Passion for driving cell development efforts with suppliers.
Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

Lead development of cells and testing for a global Li-Ion battery business.
Develop cell specifications and support supplier qualifications.
Execute new product development projects and support technology roadmaps and advanced quality initiatives.
Perform cell testing and analysis, including TGA/DSC polymer analysis, GC-MS electrolyte analysis, SEM/EDS particle analysis, visual image capture, cell subsystem testing, and live cell teardown analysis.
Drive product performance within the cell supply base by defining next-generation cell specifications, critiquing supplier designs and processes, and driving corrective actions and continuous improvement.
Support negotiations and manage relationships with cell suppliers concerning cell qualification, critical quality issues, and product roadmaps.
Establish and maintain an archive of product specifications, performance data, and product information for organizational use.
Collaborate with marketing, project management, quality, electrical and mechanical engineering, agency and safety teams, and global manufacturing operations.