Electrical Engineer II

Pinnacle Technical Resources • Santa Clara, CA

75d • $50 - $52

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Electrical Engineer II to join our team in Santa Clara, California. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in materials characterization, battery cell design, and electrochemical performance analysis. This role involves working on cutting-edge technologies to design and develop advanced silicon anode materials for lithium-ion batteries, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to the scaling up of innovative materials and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in materials science, chemical engineering, electrochemistry, or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant industry or academic research experience.
• Deep understanding of electrochemical performance metrics, degradation mechanisms, and material interfaces.
• Hands-on experience with materials characterization tools (e.g., SEM, TEM, XRD, XPS, Raman).
• Familiarity with battery cell design, prototyping, and testing protocols.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth materials characterization and failure analysis (FA) on silicon anode materials and battery cells.
• Design and develop advanced silicon anode materials for lithium-ion batteries.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to scale up promising materials and processes.
• Analyze electrochemical performance metrics, degradation mechanisms, and material interfaces.
• Utilize materials characterization tools such as SEM, TEM, XRD, XPS, and Raman spectroscopy.
• Work on battery cell design, prototyping, and testing protocols.
• Collaborate across materials science, mechanical, and electrical engineering teams.
• Apply excellent problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K contributions
• PTO
• Sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees