Cell Testing and Optimization Engineer

Alkegen • Buffalo, NY

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About The Position

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we are delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with a global reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we are always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!

Requirements

• Proven hands-on experience in fabrication/assembly of lithium-ion battery coin and pouch cells from separate components (slurries mixing & coatings, electrolyte mixing)
• Must have experience in utilizing electrochemical characterization techniques such as EIS, CV, three electrode cells, etc.
• Proficiency in battery test equipment scripting (eg; Neware, Arbin)
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and cell diagnostics
• Knowledge of industrial standards for battery materials, processing, and testing protocols
• Must have experience characterizing materials using analytical techniques such as SEM, EDAX, XRD, FTIR, ICP, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Coding experience is preferred (ie: Python, MATLAB, and/similar data analysis and statistics tool)
• Prior background knowledge of silicon-anode technology is preferred.
• Knowledge of chemical and electrochemical interfacial reactions between silicon and cell components (electrolyte, etc.) is preferred
• Advanced degrees (Ph.D. or Masters in battery related chemistry, Material Science or a similar relevant field) are valued, but equivalent industry experience with demonstrated cell-building expertise is highly important.

Responsibilities

• Observe Alkegen safety standards
• Work hands on to formulate, prepare components, assemble and test coin and pouch cells, interpret and report results
• Perform in-depth data analysis on experimental data and use datasets to collaborate, propose and justify new directions
• Propose, design and educate teams on standard operating procedures and keep detailed records for all associated equipment maintenance and material/cell testing.
• Engage with a team of Technicians to accomplish day-to-day activities
• Perform cell testing laboratory maintenance, upkeep and capabilities expansion
• Live into behaviors driven by a focus on Safety, Ethics, People, Commitment, Customer Focus, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Teamwork, Speed and Agility.

Benefits

• Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level