Battery Engineer I

Rochester Institute of Technology•Rochester, NY

4d•$62,353 - $95,800•Onsite

About The Position

This is a developing, entry-level role focused on acquiring skills and knowledge to perform more advanced work. Responsibilities are well defined and limited in scope. Identifies, defines, and addresses problems and issues which are not immediately evident but are of limited complexity. Problems are typically solved through drawing from standard procedures and analysis. The role supports battery research, development, and prototype manufacturing activities, including slurry mixing, electrode coating, drying, calendaring, pouch and cylindrical cell assembly, electrochemical testing, process development, and laboratory process optimization. The Battery Engineer I will contribute to sponsored research programs and client-focused prototype manufacturing projects by executing technical work plans, supporting externally funded initiatives, and advancing laboratory-scale innovations toward scalable manufacturing solutions. They will design, execute, analyze, and document experiments to evaluate materials, manufacturing processes, equipment parameters, and battery cell performance, recommending process improvements based on data-driven findings. The role also involves troubleshooting process and equipment issues, performing root-cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, and supporting the design of tooling, fixtures, and workflow enhancements to improve quality, repeatability, safety, and operational efficiency. Additionally, the Battery Engineer I will develop, refine, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), technical workflows, and laboratory documentation to support consistent, safe, and efficient operations. They will prepare technical reports, sponsor deliverables, white papers, presentations, publications, and other project documentation to communicate research findings and project outcomes. The role includes supporting and maintaining laboratory readiness within dry room and automated prototyping environments, ensuring equipment, processes, and workspaces meet operational, safety, and quality standards. Assisting with training and mentoring students, technicians, and laboratory users on equipment operation, laboratory procedures, and best practices is also a responsibility. Ensuring compliance with laboratory safety requirements, quality standards, documentation practices, and project-specific protocols is crucial. The Battery Engineer I will apply standard engineering and scientific methods to solve complex technical challenges, independently analyzing results and implementing practical solutions under limited supervision. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to support research programs, sponsored projects, and prototype manufacturing efforts focused on advancing emerging battery technologies is expected.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field
No experience required
Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered
Knowledge of engineering principles, system design, and applied technologies across relevant domains
Knowledge of safety standards, compliance requirements, and quality assurance protocols in technical environments
Skill in applying analytical methods to evaluate system performance and solve engineering problems
Skill in documenting technical specifications, project updates, and operational procedures
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement technical solutions
Ability to support planning, execution, and continuous improvement of engineering projects and processes
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Consults or leads engineering projects, programs, or services
Assists in problem definition, planning, design, development, consultation, and analysis
Documents research results
Drafts and writes reports to sponsors, technical articles, white papers, publications, and presentations
Drafts, writes, and advises on grants and project proposals to generate funding
Supports senior researchers/engineers in execution of their projects
Promotes research activities
Support battery research, development, and prototype manufacturing activities, including slurry mixing, electrode coating, drying, calendaring, pouch and cylindrical cell assembly, electrochemical testing, process development, and laboratory process optimization.
Contribute to sponsored research programs and client-focused prototype manufacturing projects by executing technical work plans, supporting externally funded initiatives, and advancing laboratory-scale innovations toward scalable manufacturing solutions.
Design, execute, analyze, and document experiments to evaluate materials, manufacturing processes, equipment parameters, and battery cell performance, recommending process improvements based on data-driven findings.
Troubleshoot process and equipment issues, perform root-cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and support the design of tooling, fixtures, and workflow enhancements to improve quality, repeatability, safety, and operational efficiency.
Develop, refine, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), technical workflows, and laboratory documentation to support consistent, safe, and efficient operations.
Prepare technical reports, sponsor deliverables, white papers, presentations, publications, and other project documentation to communicate research findings and project outcomes.
Support and maintain laboratory readiness within dry room and automated prototyping environments, ensuring equipment, processes, and workspaces meet operational, safety, and quality standards.
Assist with training and mentoring students, technicians, and laboratory users on equipment operation, laboratory procedures, and best practices.
Ensure compliance with laboratory safety requirements, quality standards, documentation practices, and project-specific protocols.
Apply standard engineering and scientific methods to solve complex technical challenges, independently analyzing results and implementing practical solutions under limited supervision.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support research programs, sponsored projects, and prototype manufacturing efforts focused on advancing emerging battery technologies.
Other duties as assigned