Job Description

REQ ID: 115304
JOB TITLE: Cell Engineer - Validation & Elaboration
SALARY: Competitive
POSTING END DATE: 27/ 07/ 2023
LOCATION: Gaydon

At Jaguar Land Rover, the future of automotive is changing - and our technology teams are leading the way forward. With increasing focus on electrification technologies, our Powertrain teams produce electric motors, batteries and other systems, which play an important in defining our future. With Jaguar going fully electric by 2025 and Land Rover releasing more models with a larger role for electrification, our engineers are delivering pioneering solutions that make a new era possible.

WHAT TO EXPECT

We are looking for a Cell Engineer to support Lithium-ion cell Design & Process Validation and analysis.

The role is part of the Cell Team in Powertrain Engineering. This is a diverse team with a range of backgrounds including chemistry, engineering & modelling. The team work on all levels of cell maturity including concept, programme delivery & quality.

Cell validation allows us to benchmark technologies as well as assess that the cells are suitable for use in vehicles and meet our targets. The role will include working closely with both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities and responsibilities

• Support in the planning and execution of Lithium-ion cell Design and Process Validation delivering against project milestones
• Analysis of cell performance and durability data (storage ageing / cycle life)
• Development of new test methods
• Perform benchmarking studies comparing technologies and their suitability for us in our EVs
• Authoring of test procedures and standards
• Leverage the \'High Value Manufacturing\' Catapult collaboration with academia and Subject Matter Experts

WHAT YOU\'LL NEED

The ideal candidate will have a customer first mindset, an open communicator with the ability to convey and deliver complex operational ideas in a highly demanding environment. You will be able to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Fundamental understanding of lithium-ion cell working principles
• Experience of battery cell data analysis (short- and long-term testing)
• Advanced Excel & MATLAB skills
• Chemistry or Engineering background at degree level or higher (preferably electrochemistry)
• Excellent organisational skills
• Willingness to learn
• Team player

SO WHY US?

Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you\'ll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes Jaguar Land Rover the perfect place to continue your journey.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At Jaguar Land Rover, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage.

Please be aware that we may close this vacancy for applications before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of interest. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.

Jaguar Land Rover is committed to equal opportunity for all.

At Jaguar Land Rover, we are passionate about our people. They are at the heart of our business. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture that is representative of our global customers and the society in which we live; a culture in which every one of our employees can bring their authentic self to work, and reach their full potential.

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