Battery Anode Material Development Engineer
About The Position
As a member of Molten's early team, you will lead the research and development of our lithium ion battery graphite anode material. You will work closely with our sales and business development team to optimize our existing products and create new, innovative anode material products to meet customer needs. You will lead graphite anode optimization and battery cell testing to produce high-quality, reproducible graphite for battery manufacturer and EV OEM qualification. You are a scrappy self-starter with a bias to action. You enjoy being hands-on and building physical systems, and you are comfortable translating complex problems into achievable goals. You are eager to play a key role in the fight against climate change.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience with battery anode material development and battery cell development
- BS, preferably MS or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or equivalent
- Experience with battery anode material fabrication and characterization: milling/shaping, anode blending, carbonization
- Experience with battery anode material characterization (tap density, surface area, SEM, ICP, XRD, etc)
- Experience with battery cell build and testing, with a specific focus on battery anode requirements for capacity, charge rate, and cycle life
- Hands-on experience is essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Startup experience or experience in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with commercial plant quality management systems including ISO 9001 and IATF 16949
Responsibilities
- Lead the research and development of our lithium ion battery graphite anode material
- Lead new anode product development by incorporating customer feedback, scientific research, and lab-scale testing
- Mill/shape, purify, carbonize, and blend battery anode material powders at the lab scale
- Characterize battery anode material using a range of experimental techniques
- Build and test coin and pouch cells
- Work closely with a small technical founding team to create the world's leading battery anode active material
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Meaningful equity compensation
- Health, dental and vision insurance covered by Molten
- Generous 401k matching program
- Flexible time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Chemical Manufacturing
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
