CareerPlan

Senior Engineer, R&D Test Engineering

AlamedaFull-time$128k2026-09-29 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Lead R&D test engineering projects to design, execute, and analyze experiments on lab and pilot scale equipment to generate critical data for battery material scale-up.

Role type

Senior hands-on R&D Test Engineer

Builds

Data-informed decisions for scaling up battery materials

Domain

Battery materials / Chemical engineering / Process engineering

Required skills

Experimental design, Root cause analysis, Mechanical engineering principles, Process engineering principles, Materials science, Data analysis (Python), Instrumentation development, Electronics and wiring, Sensor implementation, Lab equipment operation

Preferred skills

Advanced degree (MS/ME), Experience with reactive or thermo-mechanical systems

Technologies

Python, Lab equipment, Sensors, Actuators, Diagnostic tools

Responsibilities

Conduct complete R&D projects including test planning, experimental design, preparation, execution, analysis, and communication of results; Craft and execute effective experimental test plans; Find failure-modes, root-causes, and implement robust solutions; Provide critical insights through hands-on experience and data analysis; Manage test platforms; Formulate, lead, and facilitate complex data analysis projects

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC