Apply now »
Facility:  1386
Description: 

Purpose of the Role

Job Title: Senior Cell Safety and Compliance Engineer
Location: Coventry, UK
Function/Department: Cell Product Ownership & Validation Team

Join Our Mission to Power the Future

Are you passionate about safety, innovation, and energy storage technologies? Do you have what it takes to ensure lithium-ion cells meet the highest standards in safety, compliance, and performance?

We are seeking a Senior Cell Safety and Compliance Engineer to join our Cell Product Ownership & Validation Team in Coventry. In this critical role, you’ll be at the forefront of developing next-generation energy storage solutions—ensuring they are not only powerful but also safe and certified to meet global standards.

 

About the Role

As a Senior Cell Safety and Compliance Engineer, you will be responsible for the planning, execution, and analysis of safety validation and certification programs for lithium-ion cells. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders—including Design, Test & Operations, CAE, and FMEA teams—you’ll embed safety into the heart of product development.

You will lead abuse testing (thermal, electrical, and mechanical), interpret results, influence design decisions, and ensure compliance with international standards such as UN and UL. This role requires a hands-on approach, strong analytical capability, and a proactive mindset to ensure product safety throughout the development lifecycle.

Key Responsibility Areas

  • Lead the design and execution of cell safety and certification testing programs (e.g. thermal runaway, nail penetration, overcharge).

  • Ensure compliance with global safety and certification standards (e.g. UN38.3, UL1642).

  • Analyse safety test data and provide clear, data-driven recommendations to the design and validation teams.

  • Prepare technical documentation to support internal reviews and external certification processes.

  • Support structured root cause analysis (e.g. 8D, Six Sigma) of safety incidents or failures.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with CAE, Design, FMEA, and Pack teams to embed safety requirements early in development.

  • Stay up to date with international safety and certification standards relevant to lithium-ion batteries.

  • Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of internal safety validation processes.

  • Mentor and support junior engineers in safety testing and compliance topics.

 

What You’ll Need to Succeed

 

Essential:

  • Degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field.

  • Industry or academic experience in battery technology or safety validation.

  • Deep understanding of lithium-ion cell behaviour, failure modes, and safety risks.

  • Hands-on experience in safety and abuse testing of large-format lithium-ion cells.

  • Familiarity with relevant safety and certification standards (e.g. UN, UL).

  • Proven ability to analyse test data and provide technical insights.

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills across disciplines.

 

Desirable:

  • Experience with failure analysis techniques (e.g. CT, X-ray, thermal imaging).

  • Knowledge of DFMEA and risk assessment methodologies.

  • Experience preparing documentation for regulatory approval or certification bodies.

 

Job Context

Why Join us?

  • Work on cutting-edge energy storage technologies shaping the future of mobility and sustainability.

  • Collaborate in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment with world-class experts.

  • Be part of a team that values safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

  • A real opportunity to make an impact.

 

Ready to help us drive the future of safe, sustainable energy storage?
Apply now and be part of a team powering tomorrow—safely.

Apply now »