Cell Design Innovation Technical Leader, Grenoble

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Battery Cell Engineer to join our innovation team. As Cell Design Technical Leader, you will play a pivotal role in the internal cell design for next generation Disruptive technology battery cells. You will be responsible for designing, specifying, prototyping cells (on a protoline situated in Grenoble) and testing them, as well as optimizing their performance for automotive applications. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the advancements of Stellantis electrification efforts.Position based in Grenoble with trips to Carrières sous Poissy (78). Responsibilities

Assess the disruptive technologies in cell electrochemistry for automotive application from the technical performance points of view. Lead relationships with different partners (academics, startups, cell manufacturers, material providers) Build and disseminate the mid and long terms roadmaps for cell electrochemistry technologies and designs.Understand, capitalize and disseminate the fundamentals of cell solid state chemistry and various disruptive designs. Scout, analyze and assess promising disruptive technologies or concepts Evaluate internal cell design, new cell materials&processus with dedicated experimental and/or numerical methodologies and tools. Assess the technologies thanks to the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) evaluations with requiring performances assessment in virtual testing of proposed cells, including cost&LCA assessments. To process the TRL gates and deliver on time. Build a set of requirements for an external cell maker, for Disruptive cells products and related processes. Lead a multi-skilled team on a given cell engineering system (coordination&synthesis) according to cell design, integration and validation. Participate to innovation projects that gathers all skills to design innovative cell designs. Support and participate to cell prototyping in Grenoble Exchange and validate results with technical advanced and core teams, expertise network and project stakeholders.Arbitrate decisions on relative perimeter and to escalate major gaps that require higher level arbitration. Participate to mid and long terms roadmaps for cell electrochemistry in accordance with the internal expertise networks. Design tool and models for cell internal design and related new Disruptive technologies assessment.Write scientific papers and patents. Manage partner relationships. Propose and execute contracts with industrial and academic partners. Supervise PhD student, apprentice and/or intern. Qualifications

PhD in Materials Engineering or Electrochemistry Proven experience in electrochemistry modeling and cell internal design tools Experience in Disruptive cell technologies. Experience to provide technical guidance and direction during supplier technical reviews. Proven experience in designing and building lithium-ion battery materials and electrodes.5 years\' experience in Research or Advanced Engineering area Excellent interpersonal skill to work in cross functional and multi-cultural team environment At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation and disability. Diverse teams will allow us to better meet the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.

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