Key tasks:
- Developing and coordinating design concepts for battery cell and its components, including all necessary requirements.
- Deriving requirements for cell (sub)components and designing (sub)components in accordance with cell specifications.
- Verifying technical and manufacturing feasibility with consultants and suppliers, ensuring compliance.
- Aligning designs with stakeholders including customers, production, procurement, and quality.
- Creating 3D models, drawings, and related technical documentation.
- Developing and assessing mechanical simulations, properties, and tolerance chains.
- Compiling parts lists for prototype and series production cells.
- Preparing approvable CAD data and drawings for project milestones.
- Assuming component and releasing responsibility in accordance with development guidelines and milestones.
- Conducting literature and patent research; attend conferences and supervise student theses.
Qualification and skills required for the position:
- MS degree in Mechanical Engineering or evidence of experience and exceptional ability, Ph.D is a plus.
- 3+ years of experience in industry in field of battery industry
- Knowledge in battery cell related development and production processes
- Open and willingness to take high pressure
- Strong problem solving skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong negotiation skill to achieve WIN-WIN solutions with many stakeholders
- Coordination skills and assertion skills
- Able to communicate effective on different levels – from shop floor to top
- Self-motivated with the willingness to learn
- Business fluent in English; Chinese is a plus