Principal Engineer/Scientist, Electrochemistry Testing & Analysis

Join the e-Zinc team • Mississauga, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

e-Zinc is an energy storage venture based in Toronto with a breakthrough technology poised to disrupt the market. As the global energy grid moves to higher levels of penetration of renewable energy, there is a surging need for affordable, flexible, long-duration energy storage. e-Zinc is uniquely positioned to meet this demand as the first company in the world to “metalize” electricity.
Backed by over CAD $80 million in funding from leading global strategic and financial investors - such as Toyota Ventures, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Eni, Evok Innovations, and BDC - e-Zinc has garnered international recognition for its proprietary technology and visionary roadmap. Highlights include:
Named to the Global Cleantech 100 for four consecutive years (2022–2025)
$1M Grand Prize winner of the Impact Canada Charging the Future Challenge
Awarded a $1.6M grant from Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada
Secured over $12M in funding across three projects from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)
Recipient of a USD $1.3M grant from the California Energy Commission
As e-Zinc moves toward commercialization, e-Zinc is expanding its team to bring our transformative technology to market and support the future of renewable energy.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, or Chemical Engineering (or relevant discipline within Engineering or Science).
• 10+ years of experience in battery or electro-mechanical system testing and data analysis, including cell, pack and/or system-level validation.
• Proven experience in lab operations, test execution, and team leadership
• Experience with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and product validation processes
• Strong hands-on experience with test equipment, instrumentation, and troubleshooting
• Proficiency in data acquisition, analysis, and reporting tools (e.g Python, MATLAB)
• Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, Six Sigma)
• Familiarity with high-reliability testing environments (e.g., automotive, medical, industrial)
• Strong understanding of battery safety standards and testing best practices
• Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the battery testing lab, including test stations, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Ensure high uptime through preventive maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting
• Manage inventory of test materials, consumables, and battery samples.
• Enforce and continuously improve lab safety protocols and best practices .
• Ensure high data quality, repeatability, and statistical rigor in all testing activities
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve test methods, procedures, and protocols for cell, pack, and system-level validation & testing.
• Support and lead the execution of various testing plans at all levels of development, ensuring alignment with testing objectives.
• Analyze large and complex data sets to extract actionable insights.
• Support assembly and build activities by ensuring test readiness and validation during prototype and system integration phases
• Oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and traceability
• Establish best practices and standardize data processing, visualization and reporting formats to communicate results clearly to cross-functional teams
• Manage test data systems and tools to enable efficient data retrieval and decision-making
• Lead structured problem-solving efforts using methodologies such as 8D, root cause analysis, and Six Sigma tools
• Identify system and process issues through testing and drive corrective actions
• Continuously improve testing efficiency, automation, and repeatability
• Mentor and develop a team of test engineers, technicians, and interns
• Manage workload, scheduling, and prioritization of testing activities
• Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and hands-on problem solving
• Service as the SME in experimental methods, diagnostics (cell, packs, system) and failure mechanisms.
• Partner with R&D and product workstreams to align testing with product development and production goals.
• Support transition from engineering validation to manufacturing and deployment
• Provide feedback to design teams based on test results and field learnings to inform design and development decisions.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive Employer-paid benefits
• Retirement savings plans with employer contributions
• Equity grants and opportunity for company ownership
• Paid vacation time to refresh, plus additional paid time off for special events such as birthdays or religious holidays

What This Job Offers

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