Purpose of the Role
Electrode Design Engineer – Cell Design
Location: Oxford, UK
Function: Cell Technology / Cell Design
Reports to: Cell Design Manager – Cell Technology / Cell Development
Join Us at Agratas
Agratas is building the next generation of battery technology, and we’re looking for a Senior Electrode Design Engineer who’s ready to shape the future of energy storage. This is a unique opportunity to take a leading role in designing and optimising advanced Li-ion battery electrodes—driving innovation from concept through to scalable manufacturing.
If you’re passionate about pushing the boundaries of cell performance, collaborating with world‑class experts, and turning cutting‑edge science into real‑world impact, we’d love to hear from you.
The Opportunity
In this role, you’ll lead the design and development of battery electrodes, finalising compositions and design concepts that balance performance, manufacturability, and productivity. You’ll create and execute development plans, run DOEs, validate electrode designs, and work closely with R&D and process engineering teams in a fast‑paced prototype environment.
This is a hands‑on, high‑impact position where your expertise will directly influence the performance, safety, and scalability of Agratas’ next‑generation cells.
Key Responsibility Areas
Key Responsibilities
Electrode Design & Development
• Develop and execute test plans to optimise Li-ion battery electrode design.
• Ensure electrode performance meets targets for processability, electrical characteristics, and manufacturability.
Materials Selection
• Evaluate and optimise active materials, binders, conductive additives, and foils.
• Act as a subject matter expert in vendor discussions.
Electrode Process Development
• Collaborate with process engineers to ensure electrode designs meet productivity and processability requirements.
• Support the development and optimisation of electrode manufacturing processes.
Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
• Integrate design considerations that improve manufacturability, yield, and cost efficiency for large‑scale production.
Innovation & Problem-Solving
• Identify and implement new solutions to enhance cell performance, safety, and efficiency.
Job Context
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
• Deep expertise in Li-ion battery chemistry, especially electrode materials and design.
• Ability to articulate how electrode design impacts cell performance and productivity.
• Experience supporting customer communication as a cell design SME.
• Strong understanding of APQP milestones and experience developing electrode specifications.
• Skilled in DFMEA/PFMEA and statistical tools for experimental planning.
• Broad knowledge of electrode materials, performance requirements, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong capability in electrode analysis, testing methods, and root cause investigation.
• Experience transitioning designs from concept to prototype and supporting scale‑up.
• Excellent analytical thinking, data interpretation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across R&D, engineering, and product teams.
Qualifications
• PhD in cell design, materials science, electrochemistry, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in Li-ion battery development with a proven track record of innovation.
Leadership
• Experience mentoring junior engineers.
• Strong stakeholder management and the ability to build effective working relationships across diverse teams.
You’ll be joining a rapidly growing organisation at the forefront of sustainable energy innovation. We’re building something extraordinary—and you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the technology that powers it.
If you’re ready to lead, innovate, and make a real impact, we’d love to meet you.
You’ll be joining a rapidly growing organisation at the forefront of sustainable energy innovation. We’re building something extraordinary—and you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the technology that powers it.
If you’re ready to lead, innovate, and make a real impact, we’d love to meet you.
