Senior Battery Design Engineer

3 weeks ago


Cambridge, United States 24M Technologies Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description

24M Technologies answers the world’s need for affordable energy storage by enabling a new, more cost-effective solution — SemiSolidTM lithium-ion technology. Our breakthrough manufacturing platform provides for low-cost, high energy density, safe and long-life storage for electric mobility, grid and other applications. Through strategic partnerships with industry leaders, including the Volkswagen Group, Kyocera, GPSC and FREYR, 24M has built an ecosystem to rapidly scale the SemiSolidTM platform and develop a better, cleaner energy future. Founded in 2010 and led by some of the battery industry’s foremost inventors, scientists and entrepreneurs, 24M is headquartered in Cambridge, Mass. and backed by top industrial partners and venture capital firms. For more information, please visit www.24-m.com.

Job Description

Overview

The Senior Battery Design Engineer will work in the Product Development team to support the launch of 24M’s proprietary cell technology. The Senior Battery Design Engineer will be responsible for the mechanical design and validation of lithium-ion cells in pouch and prismatic can formats. The Senior Battery Design Engineer will work closely with other engineers and scientists as part of a fast-moving, cross-functional R&D team. Expected duties include but are not limited to: maintaining product documentation throughout the design cycle, designing or redesigning cell components to meet cost and performance targets, and planning and executing component validation tests.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Incorporate R&D advancements and evolving partner needs into product design changes
  • Maintain product documentation according to 24M standards
  • Coordinate with the Advanced Manufacturing team to develop mechanical cell designs that push performance barriers while maintaining manufacturability
  • Perform design validation testing on components and assemblies
  • Complete technical reports and communicate results to the broader team and partners
  • Design and source tools and fixtures as needed
  • Ability to work on 3-5 projects at a given time
Qualifications

Qualifications:  Required Knowledge, Skills, Educational Background, and/or Licenses

  • Proficiency with 3D modeling software (Solidworks preferred)
  • Proficiency with GD&T, including tolerance stackups
  • Ability to project cell properties (e.g. capacity, energy density) from given electrode properties
  • Basic machine shop experience

Required Experience

  • BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
  • 5+ years of experience in the design and validation of lithium ion cells
  • Familiarity with common battery manufacturing processes including ultrasonic welding, laser welding, heat sealing, etc.
  • Experience using DFMEA to identify and address risk areas early in the design phase
  • Pack and module design experience is a plus
  • Experience designing cells for enhanced abuse tolerance is a plus

Areas of Independent Action

  • Flag potential issues from initial design through final packaging to promote the delivery of high quality product to partners and customers
  • Interact with other R&D and engineering groups to promote rational decision-making in research and development
  • Keep abreast of industry trends (attending conferences, benchmarking competitor’s products, etc.)


Additional Information

Physical and Environmental Standards

  • Ability to alternate work on-site or from home as required
  • Capable of working in low moisture dry room environment: < 1.0% Relative Humidity (-50&degree;C dew point)
  • Capable of wearing clean room attire when working in dry room environment: face mask, hair net, safety glasses, gloves, coverall suit and shoe covers
  • Must be capable of working long hours as needed
  • Travel will be required in support of customer discussions, supplier discussions, and relevant conference attendance.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.



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