We are an innovative, energy storage technology company developing products for the Li-ion battery markets. We have developed a revolutionary low cost, high-capacity silicon anodes that enables high-capacity silicon batteries to enter mainstream markets. We support the E-mobility, consumer electronics, and aviation markets.

SUMMARY:
As the Senior Battery Process Engineer you will assist our Product Development group in the development of electrodes for advanced lithium-ion batteries. This position involves designing innovative slurry and coating strategies using a breadth of scientific knowledge and coating techniques.

MUST HAVES:

• Electrode coating experience for semi-automated machinery
• Lithium Battery Manufacturing Knowledge
• Experience with Failure modes and troubleshooting

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design innovative slurries with various active materials, additives, and binders for battery electrodes and other coatings
• Improve existing formulations through thoughtful experimentation to generate knowledge about and optimize the performance of slurries and coatings
• Document lab-scale processing and work with the team to characterize materials and evaluate failure mechanisms; document the findings in reports
• Develop slurry and coating characterization techniques to determine formulation-performance relationships and offer chemical and cell level corrective strategies.
• Manage the development and production roadmaps for the mixing and coating development cycle
• Work with R&D team to develop and implement a predictive method for understanding material processing vs cell performance relationships.
• Develop processes in order to meet product specifications
• Prepare and maintain documentation, such as process flow diagram, work instructions, SOPs, etc.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (chemistry, chemical engineering, materials sciences, or physics preferred).
• 3+ years of industry experience with lithium-ion batteries
• Experienced in common electrode coating techniques including slot-die, and Comma-blade roll-to-roll coating.
• Experienced with electrochemical processes in Lithium-ion batteries and familiarity with existing battery design and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in product development from concept, design, prototype to production are required.
• Hands-on experience with instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.