Cell Assembly Engineer

at SOLiTHOR’s Centre of Excellence for all-solid-state rechargeable lithium battery technology.

Who we are

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

Building on this unique and patented research, SOLiTHOR is developing and aiming to commercialise the next all-solid-state lithium batteries for the electromobility sector. Our mission is to scale up our all-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 Cell Assembly Engineer.

Main responsibilities 

• Overseeing post-electrode processing stages to assemble coated electrodes (anodes & cathodes) into functioning battery cells
• Coin cell and pouch cell assembly, including electrode blanking, stacking, tab welding, heat sealing/bagging, vacuum drying, electrolyte filling, vacuum sealing/degassing, and forming/activating prior to testing
• Updating company databases with cell assembly metadata
• Providing feedback to the team leader on processing challenges with assembly, and provide recommendations when necessary
• Supporting all cell development needs of internal R&D, pilot-production, and customer-development programmes
• Maintaining a clean and orderly work environment - adhering to all Health, Safety and Environment guidelines

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 or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
• Entry level position
• Proficient in operating battery cell assembly equipment including electrode notching, lamination, tab and terminal welding (resistance, laser, ultrasonic), electrode stacking, and cell package sealing
• 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, enabling 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. Taking this out as we have already stated that the applicant must be fluent in English
• 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 all-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

Location

You will be based in Sint-Truiden, surrounded by like-minded, inspiring people.