Application Engineer (Li‑ion cell technology)

该职位来源于猎聘 Responsibilities

Customer & Technical Leadership

• Serve as the primary technical contact for OEMs, Tier 1s, and cell makers in China.
• Lead technical discussions, design reviews, and onsite trials.
• Deliver compelling presentations, training, and workshops to accelerate customer decision making. Application Engineering & Prototyping
• Advise customers on envelope selection, stack integration, and manufacturability.
• Support material trade‑off evaluations (e.g., nonwoven vs. film).
• Operate a localized prototype hub to accelerate design iterations. Supplier & Ecosystem Development
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify local suppliers (materials, equipment, tools).
• Coordinate PPAP, trial builds, and production readiness with supply chain partners. Project & Market Intelligence Leadership
• Manage application projects from concept through SOP, including scope, timeline, and risk.
• Monitor regulations, standards, and competitor developments in the China battery market.
• Feed China‑market insights into global roadmaps and product strategy.

Qualifications Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Electrochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• Professional fluency in Mandarin and English (spoken and written).
• Hands‑on familiarity with Li‑ion cell technology, materials, and supply chain components.
• Strong communication skills for customer‑facing work and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to develop innovative solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills applied in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Knowledge of Lean & Six Sigma principles.

Preferred qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant technical discipline.
• Experience with APQP/PPAP and automotive product development processes.
• Knowledge of testing/quality requirements and inspection methods for battery components.
• Practical experience in Li‑ion cell development or manufacturing (prismatic/pouch).
• Understanding of China’s battery ecosystem and supplier landscape.
• Exposure to prismatic/pouch envelope design, stack mechanics, and electrolyte wetting (nonwoven/polyolefin systems).
• Knowledge of DVP&R, DOE, and customer validation frameworks for new materials/components.