Senior Electrochemist

1 month ago


Sunnyvale, California, United States Bosch Group Full time
Job Title: Senior Electrochemist

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrochemist to join our team at the Bosch Group. As a Senior Electrochemist, you will be responsible for diagnosing and hypothesizing aging mechanisms in polymer electrolyte membrane electrolysis cells based on available experimental data. You will design and perform electrochemical experiments for diagnosing aging and optimizing lifetime. To support the interpretation, you may perform a variety of operando and postmortem analyses (scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, XRF, Raman microscopy, etc.), to inform on aging mechanisms. You will also identify, and design new experiments required to elucidate and validate aging models.

Key Responsibilities:
Research in the degradation mechanisms present in electrolysis cells and appropriate mitigation strategies
Degradation and performance testing of cells and materials for polymer electrolyte membrane electrolysis
Electrochemical and physical characterization of electrolysis cells and materials
Development of diagnostic tests indicative of aging modes
Collaboration with other experimentalists and modelers in the team as well as academic and national laboratory partners

Qualifications:
PhD in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or related discipline
Prior experience with physical and chemical characterization methods
Proven research track record and a strong foundation in electrochemistry, preferably electrolysis
Autonomy, attention to detail, flexibility, creativity, excellent communication, and teamwork skills

About Us:
The Bosch Group operates in most countries in the world. With over 400,000 associates, a career at Bosch offers a chance to grow an exceptional career in an environment that values diversity, initiative, and a drive for results. We are committed to quality at Bosch. Our environment celebrates diversity and promotes career progression. We seek highly skilled, creative, results-oriented people who can look at technology from a new perspective and provide surprising insight. We are looking for candidates who want to shape and drive innovation at Bosch.

Additional Information:
BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts (HSA); flexible spending accounts; 401(K) retirement plan with an attractive employer match; wellness programs; life insurance; long term disability insurance; paid time off; parental leave. The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $125,000 - $155,000. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc.