Cathode Electrode Engineer
Core
Develop and evaluate cathode materials (High Ni NCM, NCA, NCMA, LFP) and lead electrode design for high-energy lithium metal batteries.
Role type
Senior IC materials engineer (battery cathode)
Builds
High-energy lithium metal coin and pouch cells
Domain
Energy storage / Lithium-ion battery technology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
cathode material selection and synthesis, electrode formulation, cell assembly, electrochemical testing (CV, impedance, GITT), crystal structure analysis (XRD), microstructure analysis (SEM), particle size determination, DOE experimental design, failure mode analysis
Preferred skills
lithium metal battery experience, cathode mass production knowledge, solid electrolyte thermal processing, solid-state battery development
Technologies
SEM, XRD, coin cells, pouch cells
Responsibilities
Locate and evaluate candidate cathode materials from suppliers, lead cathode electrode design for optimum formulation, assemble lithium metal cells and conduct testing, perform crystal structure, microstructure, and cycle life testing to improve performance
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC