Lead Cell Design Engineer

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Dyson

A state-of-the-art R&D laboratory facility supporting the development and testing of novel battery designs is now looking for a Lead Cell Design Engineer. You will join a team of electrochemists, mechanical and electronic engineers in their strategy and research group. Your focus will be on the development of novel cell designs to meet their growing Energy Storage requirements.

The Lead Cell Design Engineer Will:

• Gain a clear understanding of Energy storage requirements and apply your knowledge to develop custom cells, enabling the next generation of products.
• Use a combination of practical experience, modelling, and theoretical knowledge to optimise electrode design and prototyping.
• Apply strong characterisation skills to analyse electrodes utilising both physical and electrochemical tools. You will be able to apply these results to drive cell performance.
• Work within a team to scale electrode designs from small scale batches to prototype cells. Utilising process insight and applied knowledge you will facilitate an accurate and efficient transfer of process.

The Lead Cell Design Engineer Will Have:

• PhD/Eng.D level degree in a physical science or engineering discipline relevant to electrochemical cell research and development.
• Track record in the development of lithium-ion/lithium metal technology, applying key electrochemical techniques including galvanostatic cycling, voltammetry and EIS to drive improvement and understanding of cell performance.
• Comprehensive understanding of critical battery materials, including key trends and developments.
• Substantial experience in the development of alternative electrolyte systems (such as gel, polymer, solid-state etc.) and clear understanding of the challenges.
• To be able to multi-task and plan effectively when working with a variety of project teams in an often high-pressure, competitive environment in an organised manner.