Cell Team Lead @ Natron Energy

Cell Team Lead

Posted on 2/1/2022

INACTIVE

Locations

Santa Clara, CA, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

CAD

SolidWorks

Communications

Requirements

The position is part of a diverse Technology team that owns Natron's core competencies
It necessitates close coordination with Operations counterparts to apply DFM principles for production verification
Moreover, it requires collaborative work with the Product Engineering team to enable downstream integration of battery cells into pack assembly and the final product
The ideal candidate is hard-working, team-work oriented, innovative, possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills, and great people skills
He or she must hold a Bachelor of Science or a more advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering

Responsibilities

Serve as the functional lead for the Cell Team, managing engineers and associates working on cell design and process development
Lead design of scalable/manufacturable battery cells through a stage-gate approach of conception, feasibility (prototype assembly), and verification/validation testing, and technology handoff
Own and maintain all Cell and assembly drawings
Document and present new product designs along with electrical, thermal, and mechanical analyses (simulations when appropriate)
Work closely with Product Engineering team members to design battery modules and packs, and develop processes (e.g., interconnects)
Collaborate with Operations team members during manufacturing equipment selection and develop processes/tooling for production of components in-house and at contract manufacturers
Required: Bachelor of Science or a more advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering
Required: minimum of 10 years of experience leading to successful cell design projects and over 3 years leading a team in this area
Required: Fluency in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks and ANSYS to analyze structural, electronic, and thermal properties of cell designs; experience with ANSYS Battery toolkit is a plus
Expertise in GD&T drafting standards
Working knowledge of tolerance stack-up design tools for RSS and “Worst Case” analysis
Highly preferred: hands-on experience with design and fabrication of pouch-format battery cells
Highly preferred: Six Sigma Training and Certifications (Green belt minimum) with focus on SPC, MSA, DOEs, FMEAs, Hypothesis Testing, etc
Expertise in battery fabrication processes such as laminate forming, sealing, welding (ultrasonic/laser), Hi-Pot testing, leak testing, plastics processing (injection molding)
Experience working closely with contract manufacturers and equipment vendors
Experience working with Quality team in all aspects of planning, assurance, control, and response

Natron seeks an accomplished hands-on engineering leader with a minimum of 10 years of industrial experience related to battery cells. The candidate will lead projects and team members using stage-gate focused approaches including feasibility, proof-of-concept prototyping, design validation testing, and technology transfer for high-volume manufacturing. The projects span refinements of Natron’s current designs, as well as future offerings in company product roadmap.

The position is part of a diverse Technology team that owns Natron’s core competencies. It necessitates close coordination with Operations counterparts to apply DFM principles for production verification. Moreover, it requires collaborative work with the Product Engineering team to enable downstream integration of battery cells into pack assembly and the final product. The ideal candidate is hard-working, team-work oriented, innovative, possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills, and great people skills. He or she must hold a Bachelor of Science or a more advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

Serve as the functional lead for the Cell Team, managing engineers and associates working on cell design and process development.
Lead design of scalable/manufacturable battery cells through a stage-gate approach of conception, feasibility (prototype assembly), and verification/validation testing, and technology handoff.
Own and maintain all Cell and assembly drawings.
Document and present new product designs along with electrical, thermal, and mechanical analyses (simulations when appropriate).
Work closely with Product Engineering team members to design battery modules and packs, and develop processes (e.g., interconnects).
Collaborate with Operations team members during manufacturing equipment selection and develop processes/tooling for production of components in-house and at contract manufacturers.

Responsibilities

Required: Bachelor of Science or a more advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Required: minimum of 10 years of experience leading to successful cell design projects and over 3 years leading a team in this area.
Required: Fluency in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks and ANSYS to analyze structural, electronic, and thermal properties of cell designs; experience with ANSYS Battery toolkit is a plus.
Expertise in GD&T drafting standards.
Working knowledge of tolerance stack-up design tools for RSS and “Worst Case” analysis.
Highly preferred: hands-on experience with design and fabrication of pouch-format battery cells.
Highly preferred: Six Sigma Training and Certifications (Green belt minimum) with focus on SPC, MSA, DOEs, FMEAs, Hypothesis Testing, etc.
Expertise in battery fabrication processes such as laminate forming, sealing, welding (ultrasonic/laser), Hi-Pot testing, leak testing, plastics processing (injection molding).
Experience working closely with contract manufacturers and equipment vendors.
Experience working with Quality team in all aspects of planning, assurance, control, and response.

Logistics

This is a full time, permanent position.
Employees must work on-site in Santa Clara.
Compensation: competitive with other engineering lead positions at battery start-ups.

About Us:

Natron Energy is the future of industrial power. Natron Energy delivers battery technology breakthroughs that enable the world’s fastest growing industries: data centers, vehicle electrification, renewable energy, and materials handling. By offering high power, long lasting, safe battery systems, Natron solves problems for data services, electric vehicle fast charging, and other power services providers. Natron’s products are based on a new sodium-ion technology that makes them totally stable, with no risk of fire as in lithium-ion batteries. Natron recently launched its first product in the data center market and is now ramping up production 100x over the next two years. Natron recently closed its Series AA funding round and is backed by nine leading venture and strategic investors.

Natron Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Note: Natron Energy’s workplace is fully compliant with national and local COVID-19 health orders and best practices. This includes strict practicing of social distancing and PPE including masks at all times in the workplace. As of Sept 2022, Natron has instituted a COVID vaccine policy for its employees.

51-200 employees

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Developer and supplier of Prussian Blue Sodium Ion battery solutions

Company Overview

Natron is transforming industrial power. The company is building sustainable, sodium-ion batteries.