Senior Scientist, Electrochemistry

About the role

Voya Energy is seeking a highly skilled electrochemist to join their R&D team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and optimizing the cell architecture for Voya’s proprietary metal-air fuel cell.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrochemical methods to characterize and predict performance of Voya’s metal-air fuel cells
• Lead characterization and selection of anode, cathode, and other cell materials from vendors and internal development efforts
• Develop operating conditions to optimize cell power, efficiency, and durability
• Work with Voya’s engineering team to design and optimize cell geometry, stack architecture, and electrochemical interfaces
• Work with Voya’s product development team to scale and demonstrate your technology from lab to pilot and production-intent systems

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or equivalent experience
• 5–8 years of industry or advanced research experience in electrochemical systems
• Track record of developing novel electrochemical cell architectures or test methods
• Experience with flow-based systems (e.g. fuel cells, flow batteries, electrolyzers) preferred
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, preferably for system or device development
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, start-up environment
• Strong understanding of electrochemical fundamentals, reaction kinetics, transport phenomena, and cell design
• Hands-on experience designing and testing electrochemical cells or related energy systems
• Experience with electrochemical characterization techniques and data analysis
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute experimental programs and solve complex technical problems
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts clearly across disciplines

Pay

$130K - $175K