Design Release Engineer, Battery System Architecture at CelLink Corporation

<div class="content-intro"><p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div><p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The DRE will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing flex circuit products from concept to development. The right person will have experience with battery systems, focusing on battery interconnects, cell connections, and pack architecture, to ensure optimal performance in EV and energy storage applications.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Direct creation of 3D models and 2D drawings of current collector assemblies, battery interconnects, and voltage sense harnesses.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Selecting termination options for connecting to BMS/PCBA, such as welded, crimped, soldered, ZIF, etc.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Define requirements of flex circuit products based on internal, customer, and regulatory system-level requirements.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Build prototype circuits (hands-on) and support launch activities.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Lead design reviews and DFM analysis.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">DVP&amp;R creation and execution to validate products along with DFMEAs and other pertinent APQP documentation.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Develop processes, designs, and material combinations to enhance the performance of CelLink's flexible circuits under various usage cases and applications.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Minimum Qualifications (Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Bachelor's Degree in materials science, EE, ME, physics, or equivalent.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">3-6 years of experience owning designs from concept to production.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Understand the requirements and performance of Li-Ion batteries in all cell formats (pouch, prismatic, and cylindrical).</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience in simulation (FEA and CFD) analysis and interpretation is preferred.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience with cell connection MFG processes such as laser-welding, ribbon/wire bonding, ultrasonic welding, resistance welding, etc.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and thermal material properties for common conductor materials, various types of plating, and insulating materials.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to size busbars using simulations and 1D joule heating calculations.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience with the design and validation of electrical interfaces, joints, and connection methods.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Knowledge of pack architecture and battery sizing (series and parallel connections, nominal energy, power, etc.).</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Locations</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">San Carlos, CA</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Salary</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-teams="true">We’re hiring for multiple positions and will align compensation accordingly based on level and years of experience.</span></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Physical Demands and Work Environment</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Working Conditions/Hours</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Salaried Exempt</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Physical Demands – Office and Manufacturing Environment </u></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms pull/push; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Work Environment –&nbsp; </u></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Includes both a typical office environment, with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues, and a shop environment, with exposure to high noise levels from operating machines, physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts, nuisance dust, and skin exposure to chemicals used to run/maintain machines.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>PPE-</u></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to safety glasses, safety shoes, bump-caps, gloves, hair nets, masks, &amp; clean-room frocks while adhering to the prescribed safety procedures.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://www.cellinktechnologies.com/privacy-policy">CelLink CA Privacy Policy</a></span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates are essential to our success. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees while building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunity employer. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. CelLink participates in the E-Verify program in specific locations as required by law.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>CelLink was founded in 2012 and entered volume production in 2018. CelLink provides electrical systems to the world's leading automotive OEMs &amp; EV manufacturers, data center developers, and stationary power companies. The company has raised approximately $315M in funding through private investment and multiple grants from the US Department of Energy. CelLink’s investors include 3M, Atreides, BMW, BorgWarner, Bosch, D1 Capital, Fidelity, Fontinalis Partners, Ford, Franklin Templeton, Lear, Park West, SK Telecom, Standard Investments, T. Rowe Price, Tinicum, and Whale Rock</em>.&nbsp;</span></p></div>