Battery Pack Engineer

at SOLiTHOR’s Centre of Excellence for SOLID-STATE rechargeable lithium battery technology.

Who we are

SOLiTHOR is a recently created high tech company which is utilising 10 years of research and the facilities of imec, the prestigious Belgian R&D institute in nanoelectronics and digital technologies.

Building on this unique and patented research, SOLiTHOR aims to develop and commercialise the next solid-state lithium batteries for the electromobility sector. Our mission is to scale up our solid-state battery technology and apply it to electric vehicles – in the air, on land and sea.

To strengthen our growing team of engineers and technologists, we are looking for a motivated and talented Battery Pack Engineer.

Main responsibilities

• Design modules and packs for HV battery systems from concept to production
• Analyse the pack architecture to accommodate the unique stack pressure, swelling behaviour and thermal behaviour of SSB cells
• Manage and create CAD files as needed for different battery components to meet the component and system level targets
• Collaborate with the BMS engineer to guide the development of technical specifications and engineering designs of the BMS
• Support engineering tools development to provide trade-off studies between packaging efficiency, thermal efficiency, noise vibration and harshness before and/or during design phases
• Work with the cell testing engineer to develop quality documents (DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, Engineering Specification)
• Explore the root cause and solve production problems and failures

Skills and personality

We are looking for an entrepreneurial individual who has a hands-on approach to work - a creative problem solver who is motivated and passionate about the profession and solid-state technology in particular.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent highlighting relevant experience
• 7+ years of product design experience
• Hands-on experience in designing high-volume assembly and battery modules/packs
• The ideal candidate will have some experience in electrified propulsion system design and knowledge of BMS technologies
• Familiar with CAD software and assembly drawings
• Excellent understanding of mechanical structures, and electrical and thermal analysis of a battery system, especially for high-voltage and high-power applications
• Knowledge of BMS technology and hardware test and validation for battery packs
• Fluent in English

Other considerations

• Results-driven and able to deliver quality output within tight deadlines
• The ability to thrive in a startup and ambitious environment where teamwork is key
• Strong analytical mind, and a comprehensive understanding of the relationships between processes, material and interface characteristics and the performance of those materials in the battery device
• Strong communication and reporting skills. A good level of English is mandatory given the multinational character of the start-up.
• Flexible and able to respond to rapidly changing (technological/technical) circumstances
• Based in Belgium or willing to relocate

The opportunity

We offer you the opportunity to develop the next generation solid-state lithium batteries in a challenging environment. In doing so, you will take on a crucial role within our talented, passionate and multicultural team. You will have the opportunity to help build a company that will have a major global social impact.

SOLiTHOR not only offers you access to top class equipment and laboratory facilities, but also a competitive salary package with the following benefits:

•  Contract of indeterminate duration (40h/week, 12 additional holidays)
• Meal vouchers worth €8/working day
• Hospitalisation insurance
• Group insurance
• Home office compensation
• Stock options

Location

You will be based at Energyville in Genk, where you will be surrounded by like-minded, inspiring people. SOLiTHOR will move to its new premises in Sint-Truiden, in August 2023.