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Senior Cell Assembly Engineer

Hayward, CA · On-site

$119K - $164K/yr

Working across electrode process, cell engineering, mechanical engineering, and quality teams, the Senior Cell Assembly Engineer is a central integration point where materials, processes, and ...

Senior Cell Design Engineer

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$89K - $123K/yr

Provide hands-on engineering support to cell manufacturing teams to resolve yield, quality, and process-related issues during pilot and production builds. * Partner with Supply Chain and suppliers to ...

Senior Cell Design Engineer

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$89K - $123K/yr

Provide hands-on engineering support to cell manufacturing teams to resolve yield, quality, and process-related issues during pilot and production builds. * Partner with Supply Chain and suppliers to ...

Senior Cell Design Engineer

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$89K - $123K/yr

Provide hands-on engineering support to cell manufacturing teams to resolve yield, quality, and process-related issues during pilot and production builds.Partner with Supply Chain and suppliers to ...

Principal Engineer

Beltsville, MD · On-site

$110 - $170/hr

As part of the Cell Engineering group, you will contribute to the development and optimization of a first-of-its-kind prototyping line for solid-state cells and anodes. This is a prototype line ...

What You'll Do Own end-to-end development of cell validation programs from requirements experiment design execution analysis engineering recommendations continuous improvement . * Develop and execute ...

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How much do cell engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for cell engineering in the United States is $86,719.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,500.00 and $109,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is cell engineering?

Cell engineering is a multidisciplinary field that involves modifying and manipulating cells to enhance their functions or to produce desired biological products. This can include genetic engineering, synthetic biology, and tissue engineering techniques to improve cell performance for applications in medicine, research, or industry. Professionals in cell engineering work on developing therapies, improving disease models, or creating cells that can produce valuable compounds, such as proteins or vaccines. The field is rapidly growing and plays a crucial role in advancements like cell-based therapies, regenerative medicine, and biomanufacturing.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a cell engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cell Engineer, you need a solid background in biology, biochemistry, or bioengineering, typically supported by a relevant degree and laboratory experience. Familiarity with techniques such as cell culture, flow cytometry, CRISPR, and data analysis tools like MATLAB or R is essential. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective teamwork set top performers apart in this field. These skills ensure high-quality, reproducible research and innovation in advancing cell-based technologies and therapies.

What is the difference between Cell Engineering vs Cell Biologist?

AspectCell EngineeringCell Biologist
Required CredentialsDegree in bioengineering, biotechnology, or related fields; often includes lab certificationsDegree in biology, molecular biology, or related fields; research experience common
Work EnvironmentLaboratories focused on genetic modification, synthetic biology, and bioprocessingResearch labs, academic institutions, and healthcare settings
Employer & Industry UsageBiotech companies, pharmaceutical firms, research institutionsUniversities, research institutes, healthcare organizations

Cell Engineering involves designing and modifying cells for specific applications like drug production or tissue engineering, often requiring engineering skills. Cell Biologists focus on understanding cell functions and processes through research. While both roles work in lab settings and require biology backgrounds, Cell Engineering emphasizes applied bioengineering techniques, whereas Cell Biology centers on fundamental research.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in cell engineering, and how are they typically addressed within a team environment?

Professionals in Cell Engineering often encounter challenges such as optimizing cell lines for productivity, ensuring genetic stability, and scaling up processes from the laboratory to manufacturing. These challenges are typically addressed through close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including molecular biologists, process engineers, and quality assurance specialists. Regular troubleshooting sessions, data sharing, and leveraging automation technologies are common strategies to overcome obstacles. Strong communication and adaptability are essential, as solutions often require integrating expertise from different team members.
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Infographic showing various Cell Engineering job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,719 per year, or $41.7 per hour.

Cell Design Innovation Engineer

Stellantis

Auburn Hills, MI

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago


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7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 130 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 44 rated automakers


Job description

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.

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