Job Description
The role involves researching and developing lithium-ion battery electrode materials, scaling prototypes to production, and applying data analysis to optimize battery performance, with a focus on innovation and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Investigate the roles of active materials, binder, and conductive additives on Li-ion battery performance
- Design, develop, qualify, and scale up novel electrode materials and prototypes
- Apply data analysis, statistical methods, and modeling to interpret test results and inform design iterations
- Communicate ideas, plans, and results to internal stakeholders and external partners
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance next-generation battery materials
- Develop new testing techniques to identify downstream challenges early in development
- Identify safety hazards and implement safety improvements
Requirements
- A strong technical background with experience in lithium-ion batteries including different process steps such as slurry, coating, cell design, and cell tear down is required.
- Direct experience in slurry coating formulation process and their characterizations is a strong plus.
- Proficiency in using databases and data analysis tools such as JMP and Python.
- An understanding of lab safety best practices.
- At least a B.S. in engineering or science and 8 years of experience in batteries or a related field, or fewer years for candidates with an advanced degree.
- Ability to carefully plan and implement multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to operate analytical equipment at a lab bench, use a glove box and/or fume hood to prepare samples, and move items up to 25 lbs with the assistance of lift equipment and carts.
- Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a laptop, copier, and printer in a fixed location.
- Willingness and ability to wear personal protective equipment including a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes.
- Ability to pass a respirator fit test and wear respiratory protection as needed.
- Ability to move long distances such as from building to building and be stationary for extended periods of time.
- Willingness to travel up to 10 domestic and international trips.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range: $151,000 to $191,000 base pay
Work environment perks: Onsite work, use of personal protective equipment, ability to operate analytical equipment, movement of items up to 25 lbs, travel up to 10 domestic and international trips
Any additional benefits: Part of a competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, equity, and bonuses
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