We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Battery Cell Engineer to join our innovation team. As Cell Design Technical Leader, you will play a pivotal role in the internal cell design for next generation disruptive technology battery cells. You will be responsible for designing, specifying, prototyping and testing battery cells, as well as optimizing their performance for automotive applications. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the advancements of Stellantis electrification efforts.
MISSION:
- Assess the disruptive technologies in cell electrochemistry for automotive application from technical performance points of view.
- Lead relationships with different partners (academics, startups, cell manufacturers, material providers)
- Build and disseminate the mid and long terms roadmaps for cell electrochemistry technologies and designs.
ACTIVITIES:
- To understand, capitalize and disseminate the fundamentals of cell disruptive chemistry and various disruptive designs.
- To scout, analyze and assess promising disruptive technologies or concepts from various sources via contracts or investment strategies (press, media, scientific publications, congress, ventures, direct contacts with suppliers, startups or academic partners).
- To evaluate internal cell design, new cell materials & processus with dedicated experimental and/or numerical methodologies and tools, for Disruptive technologies.
- Thanks to the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) evaluations with requiring performances assessment in virtual testing of proposed cells, including cost & LCA assessments. To process the TRL gates and deliver on time.
- To build a set of requirements for an external cell maker, for Disruptive cells products and related processes.
- To lead a multi-skilled team on a given cell engineering system (coordination & synthesis) according to cell design, integration and validation.
- To participate to innovative projects that gathers all skills to design innovative cell designs.
- To support and/or participate to cell prototyping
- To exchange and validate results with technical advanced and core teams, expertise network and project stakeholders.
- To arbitrate decisions on relative perimeter and to escalate major gaps that require higher level arbitration.
- To participate to mid and long-term roadmaps for cell electrochemistry in accordance with the internal expertise networks.
- Design tool and models for cell internal design and related new Disruptive technologies assessment. To capitalize tools, models and methods with team partners.
- Write scientific papers and patents.
- Manage partner relationships.
- Propose and execute contracts with industrial and academic partners.
- To supervise PhD student, apprentice and/or intern.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Cell TRL assessment (performances, product & process, safety, LCA and cost).
- Cell design & associated performances evaluation.
- Technologies roadmaps with tiers #1 and #2 partner screenings.
- To lead a multi-skilled team on a given cell engineering system (coordination & synthesis) according to cell design, integration and validation
Our Benefits - Designed with You in Mind
Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage - ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.
Generous Paid Time Off
We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.
Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
We help you plan for the future with:
- An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
- An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute
Income Protection & Insurance Options
Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters.
Company Vehicle Lease Program
Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
Family Building Benefit
We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
We believe in investing in your future and your passions:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan refinancing programs
- 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
And so much more!
When you join us, you’re not just building a career - you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.