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Cathode Electrode Engineer

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Shanghai, China
Full Time
Posted November 21, 2025
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Job Description

The Cathode Electrode Engineer is responsible for evaluating and developing cathode materials for high-energy lithium-ion 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 and screening of new cathode materials from various suppliers.
  • Experience in cathode materials development evaluation, specifically with high Ni content NCM series, NCA series, NCMA, LFP, and LFMP.
  • Lead Cathode Electrode Design to develop optimum electrode formulation to meet the design goals.
  • Develop and implement 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 including current, voltage, CV, impedance, GITT, and cycle life testing, as well as reliability tests to understand and improve performance.
  • Possess knowledge and test skills of SEM, XRD, particle size determination, and other relevant characterization techniques.
  • Hold a 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.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to design and conduct complex experiments employing DOE approaches to interpret and correlate experimental results with battery product performance.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work as a team player in a multi-functional environment.

Benefits & Perks

Compensation/salary range not specified
Work schedule not specified
Work environment perks not specified
Opportunities to evaluate and develop cathode materials
Hands-on experience with lithium metal coin and pouch cell testing
Access to advanced electrochemical testing and analysis tools (SEM, XRD, impedance spectroscopy, etc.)
Potential for career growth in lithium-ion and solid-state battery technologies
Collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment

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