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Job Description
The Cathode Electrode Engineer is responsible for evaluating and developing cathode materials for high-energy lithium-ion and lithium metal batteries, designing electrode formulations, assembling and testing cells, and analyzing performance to optimize battery performance and reliability.
Key Responsibilities
- Locate and evaluate candidate cathode materials for high energy cell design
- Lead cathode electrode design to develop optimal electrode formulations
- Assemble lithium metal coin and pouch cells and conduct performance testing
- Perform electrochemical and material characterization tests to analyze and improve battery performance
Requirements
- Locate and evaluate candidate Cathode Materials for high energy cell design, including evaluation experience with High Ni content NCM series, NCA series, NCMA, LFP, and LFMP materials.
- Lead Cathode Electrode Design to develop optimum electrode formulation to meet the project goals.
- Develop and optimize Cathode Electrode process to meet the design specifications.
- Assemble lithium metal coin and pouch cells and conduct testing with a focus on repeatability.
- Perform electrochemical tests such as current, voltage, CV, impedance, GITT, and cycle life testing to understand and improve battery performance.
- Perform characterization tests including crystal structure analysis, microstructure examination, particle size determination, impedance spectroscopy, and reliability tests.
- Possess knowledge and test skills of SEM, XRD, and particle size determination techniques.
- Hold an MS degree in materials science, chemical engineering, chemistry, or a related field with a focus on electrochemistry, material science, or a related discipline.
- Have knowledge and understanding of lithium-ion battery technologies including cathode material selection and synthesis, electrode fabrication, cell design, cell assembly, testing, and failure mode analysis.
- Possess testing skills for coin and pouch cells.
- Have experience or knowledge of Cathode Material Mass Production.
- Have knowledge of solid electrolyte material thermal processing and experience with solid state battery development.
- Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills and be able to design and conduct complex experiments employing DOE approaches to interpret and correlate experimental results with battery product performance.
- Demonstrate a desire to learn experimental and analytical techniques.
- Have good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work as a team player in a multi-functional environment.
Benefits & Perks
Work schedule (implied flexible or standard based on job responsibilities)
Work environment perks (access to laboratory equipment such as SEM, XRD, and electrochemical testing tools)
Additional benefits include opportunities for professional development in electrochemistry and materials science, and involvement in cutting-edge battery technology research
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