Associate Principal Engineer - Cells

Role Overview

• In the position of Associate Principal Cells Engineer, you will play a crucial role in connecting product specifications with advancements in battery technology. This position merges in-depth knowledge of battery systems with collaborative strategies across the product business unit (BU), testing teams, and suppliers to craft outstanding battery solutions for Dyson's offerings.
• Your responsibilities will encompass not just the development of testing and validation protocols, but also close collaboration with internal stakeholders to gain a comprehensive understanding of product needs. By working alongside diverse teams, including hardware, software, and mechanical design, as well as external suppliers, you will be key in designing energy systems that comply with Dyson's stringent standards for performance, reliability, and safety.
• This hands-on position allows you to engage throughout the product lifecycle, from initial design stages to qualification and integration, ensuring the delivery of top-tier batteries.

Essential Duties

• Partner with Product Business Units to gather requirements and create battery design and testing methodologies.
• Identify optimal battery solutions and validation approaches to achieve superior performance, efficiency, and reliability.
• Lead the implementation of industry-standard battery verification and validation processes, including EVT (Engineering Validation Test), DVT (Design Validation Test), and PVT (Production Validation Test).
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and mechanical teams to facilitate the smooth integration of batteries into products.
• Engage with battery suppliers and equipment manufacturers to develop protocols, troubleshoot issues, and promote innovation.
• Supervise battery laboratory development, ensuring safety compliance and streamlining testing workflows.
• Guarantee adherence to industry standards (e.g., IEC 62133, UL 1642) and Dyson's internal safety requirements.
• Evaluate test data, compile technical reports for senior stakeholders, suggest improvements, and mentor junior engineers.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate possesses a blend of technical acumen, leadership capabilities, and an in-depth understanding of product development. You thrive in collaborative environments with cross-functional teams and suppliers while fostering innovation in battery systems to meet elevated performance and quality expectations.

• BEng, MSc, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field. Specialization in battery technology, electrochemistry, or energy systems is highly preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in battery design, testing, and validation, with a solid grasp of cell chemistry and system integration.
• Proven experience in collaborating with suppliers on battery development and testing initiatives.
• Expertise in establishing and managing battery test laboratories, including equipment commissioning and workflow optimization.
• Comprehensive knowledge of lithium-ion battery chemistry, electrolyte behavior, failure mechanisms, and safety standards.
• Familiarity with industry certifications (e.g., IEC 62133, UL 1642) and battery qualification methodologies.
• Experience with simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, SPICE) for modeling and data analysis.
• Excellent communication skills to convey clear insights and recommendations to a variety of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with product teams to align battery technologies with business objectives.
• A history of leading complex technical projects in fast-paced settings.
• Understanding of energy efficiency optimization in consumer electronics.
• Experience in thermal management and advanced materials characterization is a plus.