Senior Cell Design Engineer - Mechanical

The Senior Cell Design Engineer will play a project leading role in the cell development of the Li-ion and LIS battery, specifically, in the Mechanical Design area.​  Key Responsibilities Overall areas of responsibilities and activities ​​• Lead mechanical design and development Li-ion and LIS battery and related components for Energy Storage Systems (ESS), Electric Vehicles (EV), and other advanced applications • Take ownership of mechanical part design, evaluation, validation, and optimization using advanced CAD tools (NX, CATIA, or equivalent) • Act as the primary technical interface with customers, leading technical discussions and clarifying design requirements • Proactively collaborate with cross-functional teams (Supply Chain, Process Engineering, R&D Labs, Manufacturing, Quality, etc.) to ensure seamless project execution • Identify technical risks related to cell/battery development and production and drive mitigation strategies • Review and approve mechanical drawings, 3D models, tolerance stack-ups, and technical documentation • Support prototype development, design verification, and validation activities • Contribute to continuous improvement of design standards, processes, and engineering best practices Requirements Educational background and previous experience required for the role Qualifications and Experience ​• BSc, MSc, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) • 8+ years of mechanical design experience, preferably in power electronics, high-performance lithium-ion batteries, or related industries • Strong experience in lithium-ion battery cell development and secondary battery technologies is highly preferred • Proven hands-on experience in mechanical component design, evaluation, and validation • Extensive experience with advanced CAD tools such as NX, CATIA, or equivalent 3D modeling software • Experience with electrode and cell design, electrode preparation processes, cell fabrication, and electrochemical performance evaluation is strongly preferred • Strong understanding of risk management in cell/battery development and production environments • Demonstrated experience leading technical discussions directly with customers • Excellent English written and verbal communication skills Specific skills • Advanced proficiency in CAD tools (NX, CATIA, or similar) for mechanical part design and evaluation • Strong technical documentation and drawing review capability • Ability to work under pressure and manage tight project deadlines • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously • Proactive cross-functional collaboration skills • Ability to work effectively both independently and in team environments • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills