Research Engineer

Ford Motor CompanyDearborn, MI
$85,400 - $165,900

About The Position

Contribute to a team highly engaged in all aspects of battery materials research from material synthesis, characterization, fabrication of coin and pouch cells, testing for electrochemical performance, and post-mortem analysis. Contribute by using optical, spectroscopic, and electrochemical methods to interrogate materials and cells to understand underlying physical and chemical processes. Develop and apply in-operando and in-situ spectroelectrochemical characterization tools. Use laser ablation to structure electrodes for improved performance, durability, and lower cost. Work with universities to measure physical phenomena such as battery gas and interfacial layers.

Requirements

  • Experience in battery materials research
  • Proficiency in material synthesis and characterization
  • Experience with fabrication of coin and pouch cells
  • Skills in testing electrochemical performance
  • Experience with post-mortem analysis
  • Knowledge of optical, spectroscopic, and electrochemical methods
  • Ability to understand physical and chemical processes
  • Experience developing and applying in-operando and in-situ spectroelectrochemical characterization tools
  • Experience with laser ablation for electrode structuring
  • Ability to collaborate with universities

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to all aspects of battery materials research
  • Perform material synthesis, characterization, and fabrication of coin and pouch cells
  • Test electrochemical performance and conduct post-mortem analysis
  • Utilize optical, spectroscopic, and electrochemical methods to study materials and cells
  • Understand underlying physical and chemical processes in batteries
  • Develop and apply in-operando and in-situ spectroelectrochemical characterization tools
  • Use laser ablation to structure electrodes for improved performance, durability, and lower cost
  • Collaborate with universities to measure physical phenomena such as battery gas and interfacial layers
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