Battery Development Engineer (Excluding Design)
でんちかいはつぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Technical role involving research and development of materials and manufacturing processes for secondary batteries such as lithium-ion batteries to improve performance and safety.
Description
Battery development engineers primarily work on material development, cell prototyping, performance evaluation, and degradation analysis for secondary batteries, including lithium-ion batteries. They handle electrode and electrolyte formulation design, nanostructure analysis, charge-discharge testing, cycle life testing, thermal stability evaluation, etc., using analytical instruments (SEM, XRD, ICP-MS, etc.) and electrochemical measurement devices (CV, EIS, constant current charge-discharge testing). In addition to basic research in laboratories, they are involved in collaboration with mass production processes, quality control, and technology transfer to manufacturing scale, with compliance to safety standards and cost optimization being important tasks.
Future Outlook
With the spread of electric vehicles and renewable energy, demand for battery development engineers is increasing. Technologies that achieve high performance, safety, and low cost simultaneously are required, and market value is expected to rise.
Personality Traits
Attentive to details / Curious and inquisitive / Good at logical thinking / Patient and persistent
Work Style
Domestic and International Travel / Hybrid / Institute Employment / Lab Work / Team Projects
Career Path
Junior Researcher → Senior Researcher → Group Leader → Project Manager → R&D Department Manager → CTO / Director of Technology
Required Skills
Data Analysis / Electrochemical Measurement / Materials Analysis Techniques / Safety Management (Chemical Substances) / Synthetic Chemistry Techniques
Recommended Skills
Battery Packaging Technology / CAE Simulation / Project Management / Reading and Writing English Papers
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is required for analyzing experimental data and building electrochemical models. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because differences in trace components or microstructures affect performance. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Required to acquire the latest materials development technologies and analysis methods. |
| Problem Solving | Essential for identifying degradation factors and proposing improvements. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly laboratory work, with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (Chemical Division)
- Professional Engineer (Electrical and Electronics Division)
- Second-Class Electrical Chief Engineer
Aliases
- Battery Development Engineer
- Secondary Battery Development Engineer
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