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Rivian

Sr. Manager, Battery Cell Engineering

Tustin, CA · On-site

Develop intellectual property for Rivian's battery cell technology. Qualifications Must have: * MS degree in chemistry/chemical engineering/materials science with 5+ years of experience with hands-on ...

Rivian

Sr. Manager, Battery Cell Engineering

Tustin, CA · On-site

Develop intellectual property for Rivian's battery cell technology. Qualifications Must have: * MS degree in chemistry/chemical engineering/materials science with 5+ years of experience with hands-on ...

Rivian

Sr. Manager, Battery Cell Engineering

Tustin, CA · On-site

Develop intellectual property for Rivian's battery cell technology. Qualifications Must have: * MS degree in chemistry/chemical engineering/materials science with 5+ years of experience with hands-on ...

Gotion, Inc.

Battery Simulation Engineer

Fremont, CA · On-site

This position requires a deep understanding of cell technology and a strong background in engineering project leadership. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Collaborate with US OEM customers and ...

Bayer

$22 - $24.50/hr

... Cell Therapy Module (CTMOD ... You collaborate closely with Biological Development (BD) and Manufacturing Science and Technology ...

Integrated Resources INC

Cell Biologist

San Diego, CA · On-site

Information Technology (IT), Clinical Research, Rehabilitation Therapy and Nursing. Our Client is looking to hire Cell Biologist Vaccine Research seeks to discover novel vaccines (prophylactic and ...

Pronoia Energy

Cell Technician

Torrance, CA · On-site

Pronoia Energy is a pioneering deep tech startup at the forefront of quantum energy storage ... To meet our ambitious goals we are hiring a Cell Technician to build, assemble, and test the cells ...

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Cell Techs, short for Cellular Technicians, are professionals who install, maintain, and repair cellular network equipment such as cell towers, antennas, and related hardware. They ensure that mobile networks operate efficiently and troubleshoot issues affecting cellular coverage and performance. Cell Techs often work outdoors and at heights, and may be responsible for upgrading equipment to support new technologies like 5G. Their work is essential for maintaining reliable mobile communications.

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To thrive as a Cell Tech (Cellular Technician), you need a solid understanding of electronics, telecommunications systems, and typically an associate degree or technical certification in a related field. Familiarity with diagnostic tools, RF testing equipment, and industry-standard software such as spectrum analyzers and cell site management systems is essential. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help Cell Techs excel in troubleshooting and collaborating with team members. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring reliable network performance and timely resolution of technical issues.

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Battery Cell Engineer, Applications

Gotion, Inc.

Irvine, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

This role is in Irvine CA.

Key Responsibilities:
   Serve as lead technical point of contact for US OEM customers on battery cell-related topics
   Provide technical leadership in customer discussions covering cell design, performance, safety, lifetime, and manufacturability
   Represent Gotion's cell technology capabilities, roadmap, and development status to customers
   Build and maintain strong relationships with OEM technical teams
   Lead technical reviews and workshops with customers and internal teams from RFI/RFQ through mass production
   Translate customer's application/system-level requirements into cell design inputs with internal cell design teams
   Develop and propose technical solutions to meet customer requirements
   Lead technical alignment with customers on cell requirements, specifications, and validation plans
   Develop test methodologies to evaluate cell and cell-in-pack performance for safety, performance, and durability
   Build deep understanding of customer application use cases to inform optimal cell and pack design
   Review and interpret cell test data; draw technical conclusions, identify risks, and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions; communicate findings and recommendations to customers
   Provide technical leadership through out cell development, manufacturing and post launch improvements
   Support customer-facing quality and industrialization activities, including APQP, PPAP, and audits
   Collaborate with cell designers and cell process engineers to develop DFMEA and PFMEA; coordinate FMEA reviews and alignment with customers
   Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance cell technology, applications, and intellectual property
   Up to 30% domestic and international travel

Qualifications:
   MS degree in chemistry/chemical engineering/materials science with 7+ years of experience with hands-on testing of lithium-ion batteries
   Experienced in Li-ion battery cell development and validation
   Experience in analysis using dQdV, dQdV
   Good knowledge about GITT, EIS, CV, PITT
   Familiarity with cell manufacturing processes (electrode, assembly, formation, aging)
   Strong understanding of cell chemistry, electrochemical performance, and degradation mechanisms
   Ability to work effectively with global teams
   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
   Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Preferred/Nice to have:
   Knowledge of battery safety standards and regulations (UN38.3, UL, IEC, GB, FMVSS...)
   Experience working with automotive or EV OEM customers
   Experience in developing FMEA, supporting APQP, PPAP, and customer audits
   Ability to communicate in Mandarin and English
   Hands on experience in GITT, EIS, CV, PITT..
   Hands on experience in material characterization such as XRD, IR, NMR.. 
   Experience in large data analysis such as Python or Matlab

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