Battery Materials Research Engineer

Optimal Inc.

$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, or related field
  • Hands-on experience with chemical or material characterization
  • Knowledge of battery material synthesis and electrochemical techniques
  • Skilled in analyzing and interpreting experimental data
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams
  • 1-3 years of relevant experience in battery cathode material development
  • Experience with larger battery cell formats such as pouch and cylindrical cells

Responsibilities

  • Support battery research projects focused on next-generation materials
  • Synthesize battery cathode materials and evaluate their performance
  • Conduct experiments for material development and characterization
  • Handle slurry mixing, electrode coating, and battery cell assembly
  • Perform testing and data processing for battery cells
  • Conduct post-mortem analysis of battery cells
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to implement technical solutions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive corporate safety standards
  • Opportunities for hands-on work with advanced materials
  • Collaborative environment with multi-disciplined teams
  • Access to cutting-edge battery research projects
  • Opportunities for professional growth in a critical industry
Full Job Description
Battery Materials Research Engineer

No Visa sponsorship available, only US Citizens.

Job Description:

Support battery research projects through next-generation battery material development with emphasis on the hands-on operation of material synthesis and evaluation. This work includes synthesis battery cathode materials, perform material level characterization and analysis, battery cell fabrication and testing, data processing and complete summary reports.
  • Follow all corporate safety standards and site safety policies
  • Work closely with multi-disciplined teams to understand functional requirements and implement appropriate technical solutions
  • Advanced battery cathode material synthesis
  • Cathode material morphology control and formulation modification
  • Battery material characterization and evaluation
  • Slurry mixing, electrode coating and cell assembly
  • Battery cell testing and data processing
  • Battery cell teardown and post-mortem analysis
  • Work effectively both independently and close with peers, management, operations groups, and external partners.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

Skills Required
  • B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, or related filed.
  • Hand-on experience with chemical or material characterization.
  • Knowledge and hands-on experience on battery material synthesis, analysis, cell fabrication and electrochemical characterization techniques.
  • Ability to proceed the experiment for material development.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret experimental data.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Experience Required
  • 1-3 years of experience in battery cathode material synthesis and development area
  • 1-3 year of hands-on experience with larger battery cell format (pouch, cylindrical), coin cells and pouch cells.
  • Hands-on experience on battery material synthesis, or/and surface coating techniques.
  • Hands-on experience with cell fabrication and battery cell testing equipment.

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