Battery Engineer I

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Consults or leads engineering projects, programs, or services
• Aids in problem definition, planning, design, development, consultation, and analysis
• Documents research results. Drafts and writes reports to sponsors, technical articles, white papers, publications, and presentations
• Drafts, writes, and advises on grants and project proposals to generate funding
• Supports senior researchers/engineers in execution of their projects
• Promotes research activities

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of engineering principles, system design, and applied technologies across relevant domains
• Knowledge of safety standards, compliance requirements, and quality assurance protocols in technical environments
• Skills in applying analytical methods to evaluate system performance and solve engineering problems
• Skills in documenting technical specifications, project updates, and operational procedures
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement technical solutions
• Ability to support planning, execution, and continuous improvement of engineering projects and processes

Minimum Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in related field
No experience required
Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered

Job Level Overview

Specialized Contributor Level 1 - A developing, entry-level role focused on acquiring skills and knowledge to perform more advanced work. Responsibilities are well defined and limited in scope. Identifies, defines, and addresses problems and issues which are not immediately evident but are of limited complexity. Problems are typically solved through drawing from standard procedures and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Support battery research, development, and prototype manufacturing activities, including slurry mixing, electrode coating, drying, calendaring, pouch and cylindrical cell assembly, electrochemical testing, process development, and laboratory process optimization
• Contribute to sponsored research programs and client-focused prototype manufacturing projects by executing technical work plans, supporting externally funded initiatives, and advancing laboratory-scale innovations toward scalable manufacturing solutions
• Design, execute, analyze, and document experiments to evaluate materials, manufacturing processes, equipment parameters, and battery cell performance, recommending process improvements based on data-driven findings
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues, perform root-cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and support the design of tooling, fixtures, and workflow enhancements to improve quality, repeatability, safety, and operational efficiency
• Develop, refine, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), technical workflows, and laboratory documentation to support consistent, safe, and efficient operations
• Prepare technical reports, sponsor deliverables, white papers, presentations, publications, and other project documentation to communicate research findings and project outcomes
• Affirm compliance with laboratory safety requirements, quality standards, documentation practices, and project-specific protocols
• Afford assistance and training to students, technicians, and laboratory users on equipment operation, laboratory procedures, and best practices
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety requirements, quality standards, documentation practices, and project-specific protocols
• Apply standard engineering and scientific methods to solve complex technical challenges, independently analyzing results and implementing practical solutions under limited supervision
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support research programs, sponsored projects, and prototype manufacturing efforts focused on advancing emerging battery technologies