Staff Materials Scientist

Energizer Holdings • Westlake, OH

127d • $87,000 - $166,000

About The Position

As a Staff Materials Scientist - Battery R D, you will work with a team of scientists and technologists to deliver and maintain a robust pipeline of innovations to maintain Energizer's technological leadership and competitiveness in the battery industry.

Requirements

• Master's in Materials Science & Engineering, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant lab experience.
• Capable of working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
• Up to 20% domestic and international travel.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• Previous experience in the application of materials science to battery and/or electrochemical systems.
• Team leadership, Stage Gate Protocol, Design for Six Sigma, Statistics and Design of Experiments.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts and conducts experiments to identify and characterize new & improved battery electrode materials to improve performance or reduce cost.
• Assess existing and improved electrode materials and the processes used to apply them to battery systems.
• Understand the factors that limit electrochemical performance and makes recommendations to optimize the performance.
• Utilize a Stage Gate-based Project Management approach, from early concept to start of production, to deliver against timelines and milestones aligned with the Marketing Cycle Plan and customer requirements.
• Work in a team environment across multiple disciplines, culminating in regular written documentation and oral presentations which both assess and record the progress of the work.
• Provide technical direction of non-exempt colleagues, leadership of cross functional teams, and makes technical recommendations to R D leadership.
• Remain cognizant of the pertinent technical literature, while following developments in the field of materials science and applies those developments to improved battery materials, processes and products.
• Monitor and provides technical analysis of competitor product improvements and recommends program direction to maintain competitiveness.
• Participate in establishing Intellectual Property related to assigned programs.
• Practice proper safety procedures, provide leadership to others in key result areas, and participate in continuous improvement activities, serving as a team member as required.

Benefits

• Health and welfare insurance.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement savings plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Master's degree