Senior Scientist

Senior Battery Scientist required for innovative company involved in the development of the next generation of batteries for a wide variety of application areas.

Based in San Francisco Bay area, our client is involved in the development of game changing battery technologies and now seek to recruit a number of Battery Scientists involved in the evaluation of cell materials and components, formulations and cell design.

Duties include active material evaluation and selection; electrode formulation and specification; cell testing; measurement and data analysis to identify critical factors limiting life and/or performance; cost optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate active materials to meet product requirements and R&D objectives
• Define and validate standard test procedures, equipment, and protocols for R&D purposes
• Build cells and analyze data to quantitatively measure and compare cell performance
• Apply diagnostics to investigate cell reactions conduct failure mode analysis to identify root causes and generate novel solutions
• Support the product and process development teams in material evaluation, cell building, cell testing, and data analysis
• Help to design and establish a functional manufacturing line at a new production facility

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrochemical Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent
• 7 years of commercial/industrial battery R&D or product experience
• Experience in lithium ion/metal chemistry and battery components, especially in active materials/electrolyte.
• Demonstrated capability of designing experiments to enable clear results that drive decisions in an industrial R&D environment
• Experience with battery testing; familiarity with Maccor/Neware or other equivalent testing systems
• Understanding of theory supporting electrochemical performance and battery life/degradation models

This is a fantastic opportunity to play an integral part in the development of the next generation of batteries

Interested Battery Scientists should apply without