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QuantumScape · 1 month ago

Cell Development Engineer, Member of Technical Staff

positionCA, US, 95110
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$118K/yr - $153K/yr
date3+ years exp

QuantumScape is on a mission to transform energy storage with solid-state lithium-metal battery technology. The company is seeking a hands-on engineer to enhance the performance and reliability of their anode-free solid-state batteries through various testing and collaboration efforts.

AutomotiveBatteryElectric VehicleEnergyEnergy StorageRenewable Energy
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Responsibilities

Execute and refine cell build processes; run controlled experiments (DoE) to test hypotheses
Analyze electrical test and metrology data; surface trends that inform design and process changes
Validate new components and materials on next‑gen cell platforms, document results and learnings
Collaborate with automation and metrology teams on tooling, inspection, and data capture
Contribute to process specs and handoff packages for scale‑up and production
Communicate progress and findings through clear reports, dashboards, and presentations

Qualification

Electrochemical systemsBattery test metricsPython for data analysisR&D/process developmentReliability conceptsCommunicatorMechanical design

Required

Bachelor's in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or a related field with 3+ years relevant experience OR Master's degree with 1+ years' experience
Working understanding of electrochemical systems and battery test metrics
Practical experience in an R&D/process‑development environment
Proficiency in Python for data analysis and visualization; comfort with statistics and basic DoE
Strong communicator; thrives in cross‑functional settings

Preferred

Industry experience with lithium‑ion or solid‑state cells
Familiarity with reliability concepts (e.g., life testing, failure modes, SPC)
Basic mechanical design or hands‑on troubleshooting of assembly equipment

Benefits

Annual bonus
Generous RSU/Equity package
Employee paid health care
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Other benefits

Company

QuantumScape

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QuantumScape develops solid-state lithium-metal batteries for electric vehicles and other energy storage applications.
dateFounded in 2010
location
San Jose, California, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://www.quantumscape.com

H1B Sponsorship

QuantumScape has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2021 (2)
2020 (9)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.55B
Key Investors
Qatar Investment AuthorityVolkswagen GroupBreakthrough Energy Ventures
2023-08-02Post Ipo Equity· $300M
2021-08-02Post Ipo Equity· $446M
2020-11-27Post Ipo Equity· $500M

Leadership Team

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Siva Sivaram
President & CEO
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Tim Holme
Founder & Chief Technology Officer

Recent News

The Motley Fool
Prediction: QuantumScape Could Jump 45 Percent in 2026
2026-01-11
Tech Times
Solid-State EV Batteries Explained: Safer, Denser, and Faster Charging for Next-Gen Electric Cars
2026-01-03
The Motley Fool
Is QuantumScape Stock a Buy Now?
2025-12-21
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