Battery FA Engineer

4 weeks ago


San Jose, United States QuantumScape Corp. Full time

Title: Battery FA Engineer

Date: Apr 17, 2024

Location:

CA, US

Work Location Type: On-site

Company: QuantumScape Corporation

Description:

QuantumScape developed the industry's first anode-less cell design, which delivers high energy density while lowering material costs and simplifying manufacturing. Our innovative battery cell technology can store energy more efficiently and reliably than today's lithium-ion batteries.

About the team: QuantumScape has developed the industry's first anode-less cell design, which delivers high energy density while lowering material costs and simplifying manufacturing. Our innovative battery cell technology can store energy more efficiently and reliably than today's lithium-ion batteries. The Microscopy team at QuantumScape is responsible for delivering FA analysis and improvements to our next generation all solid-state batteries to drive improvements in the quality, performance, and reliability of our future battery products. Do you want to make a major contribution to this critical part of the future energy economy? Come join us on our mission as we revolutionize energy storage to enable a sustainable future.

What we need:

Quantumscape is seeking a motivated Battery FA Engineer for our Microscopy FA team. You will be responsible for identifying, characterizing, and communicating failure modes within the broader all solid-state battery team. You will spearhead the development and training of solid-state battery teardown techniques and procedures, pre- and post-cycle cell characterization, and failure mode tracking and process improvement feedback to the broader team. This work will drive the improvement, development, and future market release of our next generation batteries.

Responsibilities:

* Identify root causes for failed devices and components via testing, data analysis, cell disassembly, and process knowledge.
* Create and facilitate the adoption of quantitative metrics for process feedback including optical, X-Ray, and ultrasound characterization techniques.
* Drive process improvement changes in collaboration with process owners and provide statistical validation.
* Collect, develop, and refine correlative FA techniques.
* Communicate detailed FA reports FA to process owners and the broader team.

Qualifications & Skills:

* Master's Degree with 1 year experience OR Bachelors Degree with 3 years experience in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
* Scientific and Statistical programming experience with Python.
* Experience and understanding of digital image processing or digital signal processing.
* Comfortable and able to perform work within a glovebox, dry room, or fume hood on-site.
* Excellent organizational skills, meticulous, and attention to detail and accuracy.
* Comfortable using I/O interfaces with computer quality systems and databases.

Preferred Requirements:

* Familiarity with battery testing protocols and recipes
* Familiarity with battery tear down procedures.
* Familiarity with OM, SEM, FIB, and X-ray systems
* Familiarity with multiple sw interfaces and languages (e.g. python, R, JMP, Matlab, etc.)

This position is required to perform these above essential duties and responsibilities onsite at our QS offices.

Compensation & Benefits: Salary range for this role is between $107,200 and $163,500, and a final salary will be determined by the candidate's experience and educational background. QuantumScape also offers an annual bonus and a generous RSU/Equity package as part of its compensation plan. In addition, we do offer a tremendous benefits plan including employee paid health care, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and other exciting perks.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.



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