Lithium Battery Development Engineer
りちうむでんちかいはつぎじゅつしゃ
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Summary
Technical position involving material development, cell design, prototyping, and performance evaluation of lithium-ion batteries.
Description
Lithium battery development engineers handle a wide range of tasks from developing and optimizing cathode and anode materials, electrolytes, and separators, to cell structure design, prototype fabrication and evaluation, and safety testing. They pursue a balance of energy density, lifespan, cost, and safety through electrochemical analysis, material evaluation (SEM, XRD, ICP, etc.), charge-discharge cycle testing, thermal management design, and degradation analysis. They collaborate with universities, in-house research institutes, and manufacturing departments to promote product development that meets the needs of the EV and energy storage system markets through scale-up for practical use, introduction of mass production technologies, and application of quality management techniques (FMEA, QC process charts).
Future Outlook
Demand is increasing with the expansion of electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Engineers with knowledge of next-generation battery technologies such as solid-state batteries will have higher market value.
Personality Traits
Curious and inquisitive / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
In-House Corporate Development / Joint Research with Universities and Public Institutions / Laboratory Work / Prototyping and Verification Tasks
Career Path
Researcher → Development Leader → Project Manager → Department Manager → Technical Advisor
Required Skills
Battery Cell Prototyping and Evaluation Technology / Charge-Discharge Cycle Testing / Data Analysis / Electrochemical Measurement / Material Analysis Technology
Recommended Skills
English Paper Reading / Physical Simulation / Project Management / Quality Management Techniques (QC Process Charts, FMEA) / Thermal Safety Evaluation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To logically analyze complex factors affecting battery performance. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute differences in manufacturing conditions or data significantly impact results. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Required for devising new materials and structures. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Necessary to continuously acquire new knowledge in materials science and electrochemistry. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Essential for mathematically handling electrochemical data and models. |
| Problem Solving | Important for identifying causes of performance degradation and safety issues. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work and lab tasks, with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Class B Type 4)
- Professional Engineer (Chemical Division)
- Professional Engineer (Electrical and Electronics Division)
Aliases
- Li-ion Battery Development Engineer
- Lithium-ion Battery Development Engineer
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