SES AI · 1 month ago
Cell Product Design Engineer
Greater Boston (Woburn, MA) – On-site/Hybrid
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelSES AI Corp. is dedicated to accelerating the world’s energy transition through groundbreaking material discovery and advanced battery management. They are seeking a Cell Product Design Engineer to lead the technical design and lifecycle management of pouch-type Li-ion battery cells, ensuring successful commercialization and alignment with safety and performance standards.
BatteryElectric VehicleEnergy StorageManufacturingRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Lead the technical design of pouch-type Li-ion battery cells, focusing on applications for EV (Electric Vehicle) and ESS/UAM (Energy Storage Systems/Urban Air Mobility)
Manage the complete battery product lifecycle, from initial concept and prototype development through validation and successful mass production scale-up
Design and validate NCM-based pouch cells and contribute to the delivery of commercial platforms (e.g., scooters, e-bikes, EVs)
Drive the NPI process, ensuring robust design practices are followed from the earliest stages
Implement and utilize key quality and safety assurance methodologies, including DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and DVP&R (Design Verification Plan and Report)
Work cross-functionally with R&D, testing, and manufacturing teams to capture design inputs, define product specifications, and ensure alignment between technical feasibility, safety, and customer performance requirements
Qualification
Required
M.S. in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related engineering field
A B.S. in Inorganic Nonmetallic Materials Engineering or equivalent is required
Deep, hands-on expertise in pouch-type Li-ion battery cell design and NCM-based cell validation
Proven experience managing the full battery product lifecycle, including NPI (New Product Introduction) from prototype to mass production
Direct experience implementing quality methodologies such as DFMEA and DVP&R within a manufacturing or R&D environment
Strong foundational knowledge of Battery Chemistry and its application to high-performance cell design for EV and ESS/UAM
Preferred
Previous experience at EV battery manufacturers or high-volume cell production companies
Experience designing cells for various commercial platforms beyond EV (e.g., stationary storage, micromobility)
Experience leading cross-functional design efforts and serving as a key interface between R&D and manufacturing
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage
An attractive equity/stock options program
Company
SES AI
SES AI Corp.
Founded in 2012
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$600.11MKey Investors
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2022-02-04Post Ipo Equity· $275M
2022-02-04IPO
2021-07-05Corporate Round· $100M
Leadership Team
Qichao Hu
Founder & CEO
Kyle Pilkington
Chief Legal Officer
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