Battery Electrode Materials R&D Scientist

EnerVenue • Fremont, CA

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About The Position

We are seeking a seasoned and highly motivated Material Scientist to develop, synthesize, and optimize next-generation cathode materials for advanced rechargeable battery technologies for Enervenue, inc. You will lead laboratory-scale synthesis, characterization, and electrochemical evaluation of cathode active materials, contributing directly to product development and commercialization efforts.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years (industry) or strong doctoral/postdoctoral experience in battery materials.
• Hands-on experience synthesizing cathode active materials.
• Strong understanding of solid-state chemistry and inorganic materials synthesis.
• Experience with materials characterization techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to independently design and execute experiments.
• Extensive Experience with DOE (Design of Experiments)
• Results-oriented: Creative, confident, self-motivated, organized and determination to get results
• Collaborative: Team player that can work effectively with a broad range of people
• Effective Communicator: You can effectively communicate with C-suite executives as well as junior engineers
• Uncompromising Integrity: Maintains the highest ethical standards and integrity for themselves and for the entire organization.

Responsibilities

• Design and synthesize novel cathode materials for Ni-H2 battery
• Develop and optimize synthesis routes
• Investigate dopants, coatings, and compositional modifications to improve performance
• Perform and interpret materials characterization using XRD, SEM/FIB-SEM, TEM, XPS, BET surface area analysis and particle size analysis
• Fabricate cathode electrodes and assemble test cells
• Conduct electrochemical testing including Galvanostatic cycling, rate capability testing, cyclic voltammetry and EIS
• Transfer laboratory synthesis methods to pilot-scale manufacturing
• Support process development, yield improvement, and quality control efforts
• Collaborate with engineering teams to evaluate manufacturability
• Maintain detailed experimental records
• Analyze large experimental datasets and identify trends
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, patents, and publications
• Present findings to internal and external stakeholders

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree