Solid State Battery Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively plan and communicate on DOE, results, document and present
• Hands on experience of developing composite polymer electrolytes (CPE) using both oxide and sulfide solid electrolytes
• Assemble lithium metal anode-based coin and pouch cells with solid electrolyte and conduct testing with a focus on repeatability and scalability
• Maintain general lab safety and daily work cleanliness
• Direct experience of developing high C-rate capable solid-state batteries with a focus on materials and techniques for low interface resistance
• Basic knowledge of safe handling of materials and general safety knowledge
• Perform crystal structure, microstructure, particle size and interface studies
• Develop solid electrolytes for building high performance solid-state batteries
• Electrochemical tests skills such as voltammetry, impedance spectroscopy, cycle life testing, and reliability tests to understand, and improve the performance of the anode, cathode, solid electrolyte materials and solid-state batteries

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Computer skills of testing coin and pouch cells
• Strong knowledge and background of polymers suitable for composite solid electrolytes
• Knowledge and understanding of battery materials including cathode active material and lithium metal anode, cell design, cathode fabrication, cell assembly and pouch sealing, testing, failure mode analysis, data analysis and documentation
• Ph.D. in materials science, chemical engineering, chemistry, or a related field with focus on electrochemistry, material science or related field
• Hands-on experience of slurry formulation and coating
• Prefer one plus year industrial experience in the same area
• Desire to learn new experimental and analytical techniques
• Knowledge and understanding of battery materials including cathode active material and lithium metal anode, cell design, cathode fabrication, cell assembly and pouch sealing, testing, failure mode analysis, data analysis and documentation
• Excellent documentation, oral and written communication skills and ability to work as a team player in a multi-functional and multi-cultural environment

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