Lightergy · 1 month ago
Battery Cell Engineer
Monmouth Junction, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expLightergy is focused on advancing next-generation battery energy storage system technologies, and they are seeking a Battery Cell Engineer to join their R&D team. The role involves modeling battery cells, conducting lab testing, and contributing to process improvement initiatives to enhance prototype designs and manufacturing workflows.
EnergyEnergy Storage
Hiring Manager
Michael Pi
Responsibilities
Develop electrochemical, mechanical and thermal models for batteries and battery cells, and perform on-site lab testing and validation of those models
Develop and validate systems models for applications using battery cells and packs
Simulate key battery metrics such as battery performance, aging, thermal behavior, mechanical and materials behavior (including safety considerations such as thermal runaway) using advanced modeling
Contribute to the design of battery cell experiments and lab testing protocols that validate model predictions including the application of data analytics and machine learning models
Develop technical analysis, written reports and presentations that communicate model results and implementations
Assist with completion of Technology Readiness Level (TRL) evaluations on time including analysis of results for cells and pack on different performance metrics related to the safety, mechanical and thermal requirements
Participate in patent filings and support intellectual property development
Qualification
Required
PhD (or near-completion PhD candidates) in Electrochemistry, Physics, Engineering, or a related field
1+ years of direct lab experience with battery cells, ideally with experience in battery cell assembly
1+ years of direct experience in developing models for lithium-ion or other relevant batteries
Extensive experience with electrochemical modeling and simulation tools (COMSOL, Ansys, CATIA, MATLAB, Python)
Proven skill in applying data analytics and machine learning in model development related to battery and/or recharging data
Comfortable working independently and effectively managing multiple and shifting priorities through strong organizational skills
Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across internal teams, vendors, and key stakeholders
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States (e.g., U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or hold a valid work visa)
Candidates must be able to relocate and work on-site. This is not a hybrid position or remote position
Company
Lightergy
Companies, countries and organizations around the world have committed to an energy transition that’s sustainable, safe and secure.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Chris Dyer
Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer
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