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Roles and Responsibility Responsibility of material development for NCM battery with high safety and high reliability for various form factor cells, cylindrical, prismatic, pouch cell to meet customer requirement and deliver to mass production phase in giga factory. Selecting and designing foil and structural parts, can, cap, vent, terminal and validate mechanical, thermal, electrochemical and environment stabilities. Closely communicate with suppliers to make material specifications Perform Proto/A/B/C sample of developing cell in pilot line and manufacturing line. Improve structural parts material for high capacity, high performance, high safety, low cost. Test foil and parts properties and new designed parts in proto-lab, pilot line and validation. Solve foil and structural parts assembly issues in manufacturing production. Drives failure analyses and design of experiments (DOEs) to reach design solutions and corrective actions. Foil and parts structural parts technology roadmap (High energy, high power, long life, fast charge, high safety) and make strategy for low-cost solutions. Closely working across functions with procurement team, manufacturing team, quality team, pack team to succeed high level company projects. Mandatory Skills Master’s degree in material engineering, mechanical, physics, or related field. Over 3yr experience in lithium-ion battery cell design and development, material development, cylindrical, prismatic, pouch form factors battery. Strong background in metallurgy Experience with battery metallic component design and development (aluminum and copper foils, can, top cap/lid) Experience in materials characterization of metal foils and components Experience designing for high-volume manufacturing processes such as stamping, deep drawing, plastic injection molding, heat treating, and metal welding Familiarity with properties and applications of common engineering metals and polymers Experience with experiment design and setup, data acquisition, analysis Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and knowledge in GD&T Experience in LIB systematic design of electrode, jellyroll design, structural design, electrolyte choice, separator choice based on target performance and safety. Experience in LIB high volume manufacturing (slurry, coating, assembly types (stacking, winding), electrolyte filling and wetting, formation) In-depth knowledge in cell specification, cell validation, analysing performance, failure mode analysis, safety test and regulation certificate. Hands on experience in working with material suppliers, communication with customers DFMEA, Six Sigma, QC tools, DOE planning, problem solving skills. Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Logical thinking, speed action, high responsibility, create enthusiasm. Desired Skills Over 5yr experience in cell design for new cell development. Working experience in Tier 1 cell suppliers. Experience with launch several types of new cells through A/B/C sample to SOP. Experience with advanced cylindrical commercial cell form factors, 46xx series. Note: 1. Office Adress : Hi-tech Defence & Aerospace park, Phase II, Devanahalli, Channarayapatna, Bengaluru Rural, Karnataka, 562135 2. It is a work from office opportunity and 1st and last Saturdays of the month are working. We are looking for immediate joiners. (within 30-60 days) Thanks & Regards, Saket.