Senior Battery Simulation Engineer

Job Scope High level purpose of function. The Senior Cell Design Engineer will play a key role in the cell development of the Li-S battery. You will be in charge of setting up and executing the long-term Cell development project reporting to director of Li S cell development. Key Responsibilities Overall areas of responsibilities and activities Developing lithium-ion batteries for Energy Storage, Electric Vehicles, and other applications  Developing and Improvement basic cell system design for lithium-Sulfur battery  Evaluating the basic physical property and the fundamental performance of Electrode  Cell system design included support and managing the R&D Labs scale.  Process concept and investigate included support and managing the R&D Labs scale. Leading cell development project in Li/S cell design team  Setting up the development strategy and DOEs  Technical lead for internal development with internal stakeholder.  Technical counter-part of customer and execution customer project. Accountability/Authorization Budget responsibility: No Direct reports: No Work environment responsibility: No Requirements Educational background and previous experience required for the role Qualifications and Experience ​​PhD or MSc in chemical engineering/Electrochemistry/chemistry/material science and engineering  More than 3 years experiences on the automotive business  More than 8 years of practical experience from Li-ion and Li-S battery cell development  Extensive experience on cell design and development of Li-ion and Li-S cells   Extensive experience on large-scale battery fabrication and validation  Experience on Li-ion and Li-S battery manufacturing and mass production  Working experience with OEM project for Li-ion and Li-S battery cell/module business   Extensive experience on managing the technical team for customer project  Strong background from technical culture and proven engineering excellence​  Specific skills Excellent English written and oral skills. Ability to work under high pressure and tight deadlines, excellent time management.  Ability to work well with others in a team environment, as well as independently. Passionate & purpose driven. Personal success factors Ability to work well with others in a team environment, as well as independently  Leadership to lead development organization and ability to manage timeline and target  Strong managing skill to lead the team members for a technical and relationship matter  Achieve both customer sample milestone and requirement specification  Ability to work in a high profile and often high-pressure international environment  Problem solving skills with appropriate tools

The Senior Engineer of Material Development will lead the evaluation, analysis, and optimization of Li battery cells and related materials. This role involves providing technical leadership, guiding junior engineers, and ensuring the successful execution of evaluation activities that support both R&D and commercial cell development. The position requires a deep understanding of material behaviour, electrochemical performance, and cell integration to drive continuous improvement in product performance and reliability. Key Responsibilities Overall areas of responsibilities and activities Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to) Lead and oversee material and cell-level evaluation activities, including electrochemical performance testing, material characterization, and failure analysis. Develop and refine evaluation methodologies, standard test protocols, and data analysis frameworks to ensure consistency and technical rigor. Interpret complex analytical and electrochemical data to identify key performance drivers and recommend technical improvements. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and assist in the prioritization and execution of project tasks. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—cell design, process engineering, and quality assurance—to align evaluation results with design and manufacturing objectives. Manage multiple evaluation tasks or projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results and documentation. Contribute to long-term strategy and roadmap development by identifying material or process-related risks and opportunities for improvement. Communicate findings effectively to management and R&D stakeholders through reports, reviews, and technical presentations. Stay updated on advancements in Li battery technology, materials science, and analytical techniques, and apply relevant insights to ongoing projects. Requirements Educational background and previous experience required for the role Qualifications and Experience BSc or higher degrees in Chemical/Material/Electrical Engineering, and Chemistry. Extensive experience in Li battery evaluation, materials analysis, or related R&D areas. Preferably 5+ years industrial experience. Proven expertise in electrochemical analysis, material characterization, and data-driven problem solving. Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills with the ability to coordinate multi-functional teams. Capable of translating analytical findings into actionable engineering insights and project recommendations. High level of self-direction, accountability, and technical judgment in complex problem-solving scenarios. Specific skills Advanced analytical capability in using EIS, GITT, GCPL, and high-precision cycling methods. Experience with material analysis tools (SEM/EDS, XPS, ICP, TGA/DSC). Ability to design experiments and establish evaluation protocols. Strong statistical and data interpretation skills for performance trend analysis. Skilled in using data visualization and statistical analysis software. Personal success factors Strong ownership of tasks and ability to work independently. Proactive approach to identifying and solving technical issues. Clear and persuasive communication across functions. Commitment to mentoring and sharing technical knowledge. Balanced focus on both immediate problem-solving and process improvement.