Cell Mechanical Engineer

Tucson, AZ

SUMMARY

Sion Power is the leading developer of high-energy rechargeable, lithium metal battery technology with more than 20 years in research and development. Years of research and development has yielded the Licerion® lithium metal technology which is poised to dramatically change the lithium battery landscape, delivering the highest combination of energy density and specific energy available.

Responsibility

  • Develop mechanical designs for battery cell utilizing 3D CAD and supported by analysis.
  • Create prototypes and support the development of manufacturing processes and automation.
  • Drive cross functional collaboration with Cell engineers, manufacturing engineers, suppliers, and test engineers to transition conceptual designs to production.
  • Determine required tolerances using GD&T and produce 2D drawings.
  • Conduct DFMEA and Failure analysis.
  • Prepare documentation and requirements and deliver technical presentations.
  • Research and benchmark competitive technologies.
  • Characterize cell thermal behavior and modeling.

Requirements

  • Experience with Lithium-ion pouch and/or can cell design.
  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
  • Experience with lithium ion cell manufacturing processes
  • Knowledge of material properties and applications. understand cell chemistry impact to cell design and development.
  • Experience with automotive customer’s requirements and APQP development procedure is a big plus
  • Strong communication and a team player
  • Experience in COMSOL modeling is a plus