Senior Battery Project Engineer

Teledyne Technologies • Sparks, NV

247d • $120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Teledyne Energy Systems, Inc., located 20 minutes north of Baltimore, Maryland, is a leading provider of custom power systems and gas generation solutions based on proprietary fuel cells, electrolysis, thermoelectric technologies, advanced battery systems, and staffed with highly talented professionals. As a supplier of products and engineering services for demanding land, sea, and space applications (including the Mars Curiosity rover power system), we offer exciting opportunities for energetic, self-motivated team players looking for challenging opportunities to start or grow their careers. We offer training and growth in technical and program management tracks and allow our staff to write papers, attend conferences, and contribute to the extended technical community. We also have an excellent benefits package. Join our team and power your future with a company on the move.

Requirements

• A Ph. D. or Master's degree or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering.
• Five (5) or more years of work experience in a battery development and manufacturing environment.
• Strong chemistry, materials science, and chemical engineering background.
• Experience with battery or electrochemical cell design, electrode coating, and cell (pouch, hardware, and cylindrical) development process techniques.
• Experience with CAD solid modeling and engineering drawings preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Skills and experience with materials characterization, packaging, tooling design, welding, process engineering, testing and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop Li-Ion cell and electrode design to meet the customer-specified electrical requirements for the rechargeable battery.
• Working experience with advanced battery materials such as high-energy cathode, silicon anode, and wide-temperature electrolytes.
• Fundamental knowledge of electrochemical characterization techniques is essential.
• Develop battery products from the first concept design stage, optimize cell performance, validate/qualification testing, and end in a CDR and transition to manufacturing.
• Lead development phases, including design refinement, validation, and implementation in manufacturing settings.
• Correlate electrochemical data and process parameters to optimize Li-Ion cell design and performance.
• Demonstrate problem-solving ability and resolve battery performance/manufacturing issues.
• Develop test procedures and implement test plans, as well as analyze the evaluation of data.
• Actively participate in prototype fabrication and testing for design analysis and validation in the cell manufacturing processes.
• Write product specifications, operation procedures, and technical reports, and interface with customers and suppliers.
• Assume a leadership role in technical projects while working in a team environment.
• Exceptional organizational, troubleshooting, interpersonal, and leadership skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse team are required.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Life Insurance Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Eligibility
• Educational Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees