Staff Materials Development Engineer
Core
Design and optimize thermal conversion processes to transform precursors into high-purity porous carbons for next-generation lithium-ion batteries.
Role type
Staff Materials Development Engineer (Battery Materials)
Builds
High-energy-density battery materials and precursor processing workflows
Domain
Clean energy / Battery materials / Polymer chemistry
Required skills
Polymer chemistry, Material science, Synthesis of advanced materials, Characterization of porous carbons, DOE (Design of Experiments), Statistical analysis, Process optimization, NPI (New Product Introduction)
Preferred skills
Electrochemical testing, External partner collaboration
Technologies
Lab equipment for thermal conversion, Analytical characterization tools, DOE software
Responsibilities
Identify and process feedstocks for porous carbon generation, Execute material studies to optimize thermal conversion, Develop process-properties-performance models, Collaborate on product development standards, Identify safety hazards and implement improvements
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic scope