Cathode Manufacturing Process Engineer

Mitra Chem is a growth-stage startup developing sustainable Li-ion battery cathodes in the heart of Silicon Valley. Our high-throughput acceleration platform shortens the lab-to-production timeline by >90% through vertically integrated process optimization and cutting-edge artificial intelligence applications. Our iron-rich cathodes are industry proven drivers of EV, ESS, and consumer electronics applications, and our team of industry leaders is developing a robust supply chain and manufacturing pipeline to deliver Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) qualified cathodes to our customers.

We have set up a state-of-the-art 15,000 sq ft industrial R&D center in Mountain View, CA. Join our team and be a part of the growing battery revolution.

We are looking for a Cathode Manufacturing Process Engineer to design, develop, and scale-up the production of innovative materials, leveraging Mitra Chem's accelerated R&D infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Determine cathode product strategies and identify chemical and synthesis design spaces that address current and future customer needs.

• Learn, establish, and leverage chemical design and synthesis rules to create cathodes with optimal composition, interfacial properties, morphology, and electrochemical characteristics.

• Develop and test hypotheses based on scientific literature.

• Oversee experiments, including synthesis, metrology, cell prototyping, and cell testing.

• Translate between end-application needs and material design parameters.

• Conduct sophisticated design-of-experiments, utilizing modern informatics approaches.

• Work closely with the R&D and software infrastructure teams to develop Mitra's products.

• Evaluate and experiment with routes for scaling-up powder production.

• Integrate internal lab/pilot results and external equipment supplier inputs to design and optimize battery cathode manufacturing process and mass production facility

• Select, size and customize cathode manufacturing equipment and conduct equipment field testing

• Plan and lead cathode manufacturing scale-up testing (100-1000 kg scale) and collect and analyze test data to optimize equipment performance

• Drive QC improvements at multiple points in the manufacturing process and communicate with R&D team to improve product quality control

Qualifications:

• BS/MS or advanced degree in Chemical Engineering, with minor in chemistry or material science.

• 3+ years scale-up experience of pilot operation in battery electrode manufacturing

• Hands-on experience with various unit operations, including but not limited to precipitation, filtration, dry and wet milling, drying, high temperature calcination and powder handling

• Prior experience with lithium-ion battery cathode synthesis is a plus

• Prior experience with pilot and mass production facility design in an EPCM setup is a plus

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package including company equity

• Comprehensive benefits including health, vision and dental insurance, Tax-free spending accounts, along with life and disability insurances

• 401k matching and savings programs

• Flexible time off with company holidays

• Free daily lunch and snacks

The following represents the expected range of compensation for this role:

• The estimated base salary range for this role is $92,000-$136,000.

• Additionally, this role is eligible to participate in a bonus and equity plan.

Mitra Chem is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Company policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We take steps to provide our employees, applicants, and others with whom we do business with an environment that is free of any form of discrimination and harassment (including harassment based on any of these characteristics). Mitra Future Technologies, Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers(at)mitrachem.com.