Mechanical Cell Design Engineer
4 days ago
Vitoria-Gasteiz
Mechanical Cell Design Engineer is responsible for overseeing mechanical activities, including testing, modeling, and assessment to ensure compliance with regulations. This role is responsible for translating client requirements into mechanical specifications and leading module/cell design and validation for optimal mechanical integration. Main functions Mechanical Characterization • Conduct mechanical testing such as cell swelling characterization under charge/discharge, assessment of mechanical inhomogeneities impacts, and optimal operating pressure assessment., • Ownership of development cell sample designs such as pouch cell drawings, • Develop dimensions and tolerances of the assemblies together with process engineering to ensure compatibility with the manufacturing process., • Design optimal solutions to mitigate system-related energy loss, aging, induced cost, and thermal management impacts, considering tradeoffs between heat dissipation, thermal propagation, and mechanical buffer., • Ensure requirement fulfilment of your design, you will take part in validation result reviews., • Collaborate in DFMEA., • Collaborate with battery simulation engineers to get results on performance related to thermal and swell behavior., • Validate mechanical requirements for cell integration into systems (module or pack)., • Approaching different sample phase, quality and manufacturability will be in the spotlight. Necessary changes need to happen quickly, requiring coordinated work with suppliers and internal stakeholders. What we offer At BasqueVolt, we welcome the best talent from around the world. Here's what we provide to make your journey with us exceptional: • International Environment: Join a diverse team of young professionals with more than 17 nationalities, fostering a positive intercultural atmosphere., • Relocation Package: We assist you in making your move to Spain as smooth as possible, offering support in all immigration and bureaucratic processes (health system, accommodation, bank appointments, traffic license, scholarship, and anything you may need!)., • Supportive Onboarding: From day one, you'll have a colleague to guide you through everything about the company, ensuring seamless integration., • Work-life balance: We embrace flexibility, remote work and promote a healthy work-life balance. Take advantage of 190 vacation hours that you can use whenever suits you., • Summer Schedule: Enjoy reduced hours during the summer and celebrate shorter Fridays throughout the year., • Health and Well-being: Enjoy company-paid life insurance, additional health benefits, Spain's free education and healthcare systems and options for exemptions on taxes., • Training programs: We encourage employees to keep learning. We offer English and Spanish lessons. Interested? Here our recruitment process • Initial Contact: Your first interaction will be with our People team. Requirements The Mechanical Cell Design Engineer should have around 3 years of experience in the battery industry, preferably related to battery cell development or manufacturing. • Bachelor's or master’s degree in engineering or Material Science., • 3 years' experience in the industry, preferably related to battery cell development or manufacturing., • Engineering Design Modelling, proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent software., • Previous experience in the automotive field is preferable., • Understanding of electrochemical system, cell design, component design, material selection., • Experience with product development projects and phases of development, • Attitude: Honesty, integrity, autonomy, initiative to propose new ideas., • Fluent in English.
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