Cell Engineer II

Job Description

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Cell Engineer II to lead the development of lithium-ion battery cells at suppliers and testing to support a global Li-Ion battery business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Electrochemistry, or a closely related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in lithium-ion battery development, testing, or engineering
• Demonstrated hands-on expertise in electrochemical testing, cell analysis, and characterization techniques
• Experience with battery failure analysis, supplier qualification, and project execution

Responsibilities

• Lead the testing, qualification, and characterization of lithium-ion battery cells
• Design and execute test plans to evaluate cell performance, safety, and reliability across various use cases
• Analyze test results and provide recommendations for design improvements or supplier feedback
• Develop cell-level specifications to meet project requirements
• Support qualification and selection of cell suppliers, ensuring alignment with internal standards
• Participate in the development and execution of new product development projects and technology roadmaps
• Conduct root cause analysis and failure investigations to identify product or process weaknesses
• Communicate technical results clearly to internal stakeholders and external partners
• Participate in cross-functional design reviews and contribute to risk assessments

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health Spending and Savings Accounts: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for pre-tax savings on medical, dental, and vision expenses, plus a Dependent Care FSA for childcare or eldercare costs.
• Employee Assistance Program: Free and confidential mental health, counseling, and work/life support for employees and family members via Lyra.
• 401(k).
• Education Assistance
• Life Insurance: Provided at no cost, with optional additional coverage through payroll deductions.
• Flexible PTO and Vacation: Between 14 and 24 paid days off annually, plus a ReFUEL Day. Granted based on service length or career experience.
• Paid Parental Leave
• Milwaukee Tool Product Discounts