Cell Development Manager Nanotech Energy - 2.0 Chico, CA Job Details Full-time $150,000 - $195,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Qualifications New product introduction engineering projects Requirements specification Requirements design Implementing manufacturing quality control protocols Design of manufacturing processes Production deviation management Configuration management Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) Managing engineering teams Production validation processes Design failure mode and effects analysis (DFMEA) Requirements analysis Quality standards in production Test validation method Production documentation Product quality failure Product design documentation Failure analysis Full Job Description Location Chico, CA Date Posted 24 September 2026

Job Summary Department:

Cell Development Position:

Cell Development Manager Location:

Chico, California Pay Range:

$150,000 - $195,000 per year Leads the development, qualification, and manufacturing transfer of advanced cylindrical lithium-ion cells at Nanotech Energy's NERD and NEMO facilities. The role converts approved customer and application needs into controlled cell specifications, prototype plans, design verification and validation programs, qualified processes, and production-ready technical packages. This manager leads the Cell Development engineering team and works closely with Program Management, Cell Build, Process Engineering, Quality, Formation, and Testing. Material selection, cell design, and formulation decisions remain with the designated technical authorities. Benefits Full-time employees are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) plan and medical plan, and to receive other benefits in accordance with Company policies. A summary of our current benefits is below. Paid Time Off (PTO): PTO accrues from your first day of employment

Holiday Pay:

10 paid holidays per year, designated by the Company 401(k): Participation in the Company's 401(k) plan

Medical:

The Company pays up to $500 per month toward medical coverage for employees and their dependents.

Dental:

Premiums are paid in full by the employee. Roles and Responsibilities Translate approved customer, safety, regulatory, and performance requirements into cell specifications, technical targets, build plans, and acceptance criteria. Lead cylindrical-cell prototype builds, engineering trials, DOE, NPI, qualification, design verification and validation, and manufacturing transfer. Develop and maintain controlled BOMs, drawings, technical instructions, configuration records, change documentation, and

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technical records. Define process requirements and operating windows; support equipment requirements, FAT/SAT, commissioning, debugging, and capability demonstrations. Direct technical execution on the manufacturing floor, evaluate deviations and manufacturability risks, and lead post-build engineering reviews. Own validation strategies, test matrices, sample requirements, data interpretation, technical reports, and coordination with the Cell Testing Manager. Lead root-cause and failure investigations using electrochemical diagnostics, dimensional analysis, teardown, imaging, and other approved methods. Deliver complete stage-gate transfer packages, including approved specifications, work instructions, PFMEAs, control plans, training, and qualification evidence. Plan work, assign priorities, coach engineers, review technical outputs, and communicate risks, decisions, resources, and progress to leadership and customers. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, materials science, electrochemistry, chemistry, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred. Seven or more years of lithium-ion cell development, battery engineering, or closely related experience, including at least three years leading engineers, technical personnel, or complex development programs. Direct experience designing, developing, building, qualifying, and transferring cylindrical lithium-ion cells is strongly preferred. Experience converting customer requirements into specifications, build plans, validation programs, controlled documentation, and production-ready processes. Strong working knowledge of DOE, DFMEA/PFMEA, root-cause and failure analysis, CAPA/8D, process capability, configuration control, qualification, and manufacturing transfer. An equivalent combination of education, specialized technical training, and directly relevant experience may be considered. Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodation Nanotech Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Nanotech Energy provides reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices, unless doing so would cause undue hardship. Applicants who need an accommodation during the application or interview process should contact the recruiting team. How to Apply If interested, send resume to: - include the position(s) you are applying for in the subject line.