Chemist

Battery Project Engineer

Job Description

Support multi-faceted research projects surrounding battery systems & electrification with emphasis on the hands-on operation of the R&D battery cell fabrication line. This work includes the generation of slurries, operation of coating equipment, and final cell assembly processes. You will use your experimental and analytical ability in carrying out project assignments and provide detailed documentation of progress & lessons learned back to staff.

• Follow all corporate safety standards and site safety policies, e.g. g-Risk, g-Comply, PTP, Lockout, chemical management, etc.
• Work closely with multi-disciplined teams to understand functional requirements and implement appropriate technical solutions.
• Prepare aqueous and non-aqueous slurries with specified compositions and viscosities.
• Coat slurries onto substrates via doctor blade and reverse comma coating techniques.
• Develop coin cells in glovebox.
• Support cell assembly tasks including notching, stacking, tab welding, cell sealing, cell degassing and resealing.
• Operate battery cyclists to complete electrochemical evaluation.
• Write test procedures and use appropriate techniques to confirm data gathered from testing.
• Ensure functional readiness of cell fabrication facility systems through preventive maintenance, pre-task diagnostics/checklist, task instruction sheet, database maintenance, etc.
• Establish course of action, timelines, and milestones for projects/assignments
• Meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers/stakeholders.
• Deal well with ambiguity and effectively cope with change/troubleshooting.
• Work effectively both independently and closely with others.
• Consult with the manager and principal investigator as required by assignments.
• Quickly find common ground with peers and solve problems for the good of the project.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate complex material before, during and after projects are initiated.

Skills Required:

• S. in Science or Engineering field
• Ability to work in an export-controlled environment.
• Detailed understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation for chemical and material systems
• Demonstrated analytical ability to problem solve in an environment where problems are unusual and difficult.
• Knowledge of coin cell fabrication
• Experience preparing aqueous and non-aqueous slurries within specified compositions and viscosities.
• Experience coating metal foils via doctor blade and reverse comma coating techniques.

Skills Preferred:

• S. in chemical engineering
• 1-3+ years of relevant work/plant experience in cell assembly or chemical pilot plant (including tab welding, cell sealing, cell degassing and resealing)
• Hands-on experience with battery cycler operation
• DFSS Certification