Battery Materials Customer & Application Development Engineer
About The Position
A Customer & Applications Development Engineer is sought to help drive adoption of ExxonMobil commercial and developmental Li-ion battery anode products in the Electric Vehicle Value Chain. Mid-career technical experience is desired to represent ExxonMobil in the market, engage technical market interfaces in the value chain, and lead application development for ExxonMobil carbon anode products. Regular interaction with various market sources and developing insights for ExxonMobil product competitive advantage will be a significant component of the role. Finally, the role will deliver technical support at customer locations as needed to ensure ExxonMobil products perform as marketed. The position is will be made for a base in the Houston, Texas area at ExxonMobil’s Main Campus in Spring, Texas.
Requirements
- 5-10 years working experience in commercial scale cell and/or battery assembly and testing.
- Experience in design and development of batteries/cell (ideally lithium-ion cells).
- Development and testing experience of anode and battery materials via fabrication of coin, pouch cells, cell testing, and electrochemical data analysis.
- Hands-on experience with developing technical specifications for components and assemblies.
- B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Electrochemistry or Chemical Engineering
Nice To Haves
- Preference for experience with leading automobile battery makers and / or OEMs.
- Familiarity with lithium-ion battery materials supply chain players.
- Strong understanding of carbon anode materials and their attributes’ impact on performance in li-ion battery systems
- Demonstrated knowledge of lithium-ion battery components, construction, testing & operation, and the resulting impacts on anode performance. Expertise and success in design and development of components and assemblies for lithium-ion batteries.
- Ability to influence without authority and leverage resources from multiple organizations.
- Effective at collaboration and networking; Results oriented with bias for action.
Responsibilities
- Lead internal battery application testing of ExxonMobil and commercially available battery anode products.
- Ensure Value Chain requirements for anode products processing and performance is met via feedback and close interaction with product development
- Develop advantaged market solutions to ensure maximum value capturing (ViU Focus) of the new developments in close cooperation with Sales and Marketing
- Design and execute independent workplans to achieve customer and Sales/Marketing objectives.
- Address potential customer inquiries and articulate values of performance products
- Represent ExxonMobil in interactions with customers, business and development partners, brand owners, OEMs, industry associations / forums, and select academia.
- Work with customers to identify sources of value for ExxonMobil products in customer systems; understand relationship between customer specs and their Anode Material / Cell performance targets.
- Lead the technical interface for product testing / trials at Value Chain customers
Benefits
- Pension Plan
- Savings Plan with Company match
- Workplace Flexibility programs (e.g., Flex your Day, leaves of absence, part-time work)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Culture of Health programs and resources
- Employee Health Advisory Program (confidential professional counseling)
- Disability Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
