Battery Electrode Coating Process Engineer

Company Overview:

Our client is an innovative energy storage technology company with more than 10 years developing breakthrough products for the Liion battery markets. Utilizing innovative materials and cell designs the Company has recently developed a revolutionary low cost highcapacity silicon anode that finally enables highcapacity silicon batteries to enter mainstream markets. Delivering a very disruptive performance jump in energy density at lower cost with increased safety for Emobility consumer electronics and aviation markets the Company is well positioned to rapidly commercialize this technology with seamless integration into the existing Liion manufacturing ecosystem.

The Company is supported by toptier venture capital firms and strategic investors that alongside its previous product partnerships with leading automotive mobile device battery and battery companies provides the foundation for rapid growth.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Battery Electrode Coating Process Engineer to assist our Product Development group in the development and execution of manufacturing of electrodes for advanced lithiumion batteries.

We are looking for individuals that are able to perform the following:

• Weekly handson electrode coating activity and continuous improvement of our clients battery electrode processes using commercial mixing and slot die coating equipment.
• A qualified candidate needs to demonstrate comprehensive understanding of slurry formulation mixing protocol and coating processes coupled with strong collaborative problemsolving and communication skills.
• The position requires working in a crossfunctional team environment to ensure the successful integration of the companys unique materials into lithiumionbattery systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct electrode manufacturing according tour clients procedures and requirements.
• Develop electrode manufacturing processes to optimize battery performance and quality.
• Maintain slurry mixing design sheets adhere to process flow procedures execute mixing coating and post processing of anode and cathode electrodes for lithiumion battery cells.
• Design specify install both processes and equipment for quality measurements associated with manufacturing of battery electrodes.
• Interface with vendors and contractors to design install integrate optimize and validate manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain and manage battery material inventories.
• Author PFMEAs specifications work instructions statements of work training documents etc.
• Engage and collaborate with crossfunctional teams including R&D and Cell Product Engineering.
• Execute the development and production roadmaps for the mixing and coating development cycles.
• Adapt Lean Six Sigma SPC and other methods to fit process need driving stability and overall systematic process improvements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in engineering or physical sciences is required (chemistry mechanical engineering or chemical engineering preferred).

• Experienced in common electrode coating techniques and cell manufacturing including slotdie rolltoroll coating.
• Understanding of electrochemical processes in Lithiumion batteries and familiarity with existing battery design and manufacturing processes.
• Successful experience in process development from concept design prototype to production is required.
• Handson experience with instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within team.
• Indepth knowledge of various battery chemistries (e.g. traditional Lithiumion Silicon anode) is a great plus.

Hours:

• Temporary (34 month contract) 40 hours per week
• Monday Friday

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive work culture.

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

Our client is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age or protected veteran status. In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Remote Work :

No