Cell Testing and Optimization Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Observe Alkegen safety standards
• Work hands on to formulate, prepare components, assemble and test coin and pouch cells
• Interpret and report results
• Perform in-depth data analysis on experimental data and use datasets to collaborate, propose and justify new directions
• Propose, design and educate teams on standard operating procedures and keep detailed records for all associated equipment maintenance and material/cell testing
• Engage with a team of Technicians to accomplish day-to-day activities
• Perform cell testing laboratory maintenance, upkeep and capabilities expansion

Required Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience in fabrication/assembly of lithium-ion battery coin and pouch cells from separate components (slurries mixing & coatings, electrolyte mixing)
• Experience in utilizing electrochemical characterization techniques such as EIS, CV, three electrode cells, etc.
• Proficiency in battery test equipment scripting (eg; Neware, Arbin)
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and cell diagnostics
• Knowledge of industrial standards for battery materials, processing, and testing protocols
• Coding experience is preferred (ie: Python, MATLAB, and/similar data analysis and statistics tool)
• Experience characterizing materials using analytical techniques such as SEM, EDAX, XRD, FTIR, ICP, etc.
• Prior background knowledge of silicon-anode technology is preferred
• Knowledge of chemical and electrochemical interfacial reactions between silicon and cell components (electrolyte, etc.) is preferred
• Advanced degrees (Ph.D. or Masters in battery related chemistry, material Science or a similar relevant field) are valued, but equivalent industry experience with demonstrated cell-building expertise is highly important
• 2+ years of experience post-Ph.D. Or M.S. with equivalent work experience (+4 years)

Key Skills / Attributes

• Adaptable: proactive and dependable
• Collaborative: success in this role is dependent on cultivating functional relationships with colleagues. All passion, no politics
• Self-directed: takes responsibility for completing work, seeking training opportunities, etc.
• Troubleshooting: adapts skills to solve unfamiliar problems