Battery Cell Engineer, Applications

About this role

Gotion Inc. seeks a Battery Cell Engineer to serve as the primary technical liaison between the company and US automotive OEM customers. This role involves leading technical discussions on lithium-ion cell design, performance, and safety while bridging customer requirements with internal development teams throughout the product lifecycle.

What you'll do

• Act as primary technical contact for OEM customers on battery cell topics and roadmap
• Lead technical reviews and workshops from RFI through mass production phases
• Translate customer system-level requirements into cell design specifications with internal teams
• Develop test methodologies and analyze cell performance data for safety, durability, and degradation
• Support quality and industrialization activities including APQP, PPAP, and customer audits
• Travel up to 30% domestically and internationally for customer engagement

What they're looking for

• Lithium-ion battery cell development and testing expertise
• Electrochemical analysis techniques (dQdV, GITT, EIS, CV, PITT)
• Battery manufacturing process knowledge (electrode, assembly, formation)
• Cell chemistry and degradation mechanism understanding
• FMEA development and automotive quality standards (APQP, PPAP)
• Technical communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Problem-solving and data interpretation abilities
• Fluent English communication

Benefits

• Competitive base salary range of $100,000–$180,000 USD
• Career growth opportunities in advanced battery technology
• Work with global R&D centers across multiple continents
• Inclusive workplace culture valuing diverse talent
• Position in Silicon Valley innovating sustainable energy solutions