Staff Engineer, Lithium-Ion Cell Manufacturing Design
Next-generation battery materials company expanding into lithium-ion cell manufacturing, Bay Area
| Employer | Next-generation battery materials company expanding into lithium-ion cell manufacturing, Bay Area (not named) |
|---|---|
| Location | Alameda, CA (Bay Area) · On-site |
| Type & level | Full-time · Staff |
| Pay | USD 172k–218k base Source: pay range stated in the source posting |
| Visa path | O-1A fit (senior candidates) |
| Role family | Battery Cell Scientist (Li-ion / Solid-State / Na-ion) |
About the role
The company is extending beyond battery materials into domestic cylindrical cell manufacturing and needs a first engineer to define how cells will be built. This person specifies new production lines, selects equipment and prepares processes for handoff to operations. The role connects cell design choices with equipment capability and line architecture.
What you'll do
- Evaluate manufacturing process and equipment designs, flag critical decisions and advise on cell design.
- Define equipment requirements and lead technical discussions with suppliers, including design reviews and project tracking.
- Oversee equipment installation and plan and run detailed acceptance tests, including travel to supplier sites.
- Direct process development for the new cylindrical cell line.
- Lead the handoff of developed processes to the operations team.
- Work with materials, anode manufacturing and battery engineering groups to produce advanced cells.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of lithium-ion cell manufacturing experience, including cylindrical cell equipment design and line bring-up.
- Experience level equal to 12 years with a bachelor's in engineering or physical science, 8 years with a master's, or 5 years with a PhD, or equivalent.
- Ability to apply mechanical fundamentals and outside experience to design decisions.
- Demonstrated project management across internal teams and external vendors.
- Experience building safety, automation and data collection requirements into equipment specifications.
- Strong communication skills and a record of building durable documentation.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with state-of-the-art cell architectures such as tabless or single-tab connections and aluminum cans.
Pay & benefits
USD 172k–218k base. The posting mentions a total rewards package that can include benefits, perks and equity, without further detail.
Pay source: pay range stated in the source posting. Market data, not an offer from O1DMatch.
Visa path
Senior cell manufacturing and design engineers often document O-1A eligibility through patents, publications, leadership of major line build-outs, high compensation and recognition from industry peers. The posting states no citizenship restriction. An employer like this or a U.S. agent can file the petition, and approval depends on the individual's evidence.
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