Cell Testing And Optimization Manager

Job Requirements

Why work for us?

Alkegen brings together two of the world's leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we're delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.

With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry's most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we're always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize cell prototypes utilizing SiFAB silicon anode to meet customer performance requirements

• Engage with customers to define needs and support customer adoption of SiFAB

• Collaborate with Alkegen R&D, Operations and Commercial teams to effectively advance Alkegen's core SiFAB silicon anode technology

• Manage Alkegen's cell prototyping facilities and team (including safety, procedures, maintenance and capabilities expansion)

• Lead efforts in experimental design, material testing and cell optimization, including: electrode processing, cell assembly and testing and data processing.

• Propose, design and educate teams on standard operating procedures and keep detailed records for all associated equipment maintenance and material/cell testing.

• Perform in-depth data analysis on experimental data and use datasets to propose and justify new directions

Experience

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Battery-related Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering or a similarly relevant field with 8+ years of experience post-Ph.D. Or M.S. with equivalent work experience (+10 years)

• Prior background knowledge of silicon-anode technology is heavily preferred

• Knowledge of chemical and electrochemical interfacial reactions between silicon and cell components (electrolyte, etc.) strongly preferred

• Extensive hands-on experience in design and fabrication of lithium-ion battery cells from separate components (active materials, slurries, coatings, etc.) to full cell design (coin cell & pouch cells)

• Ability to perform root cause analysis and cell diagnostics

• Knowledge of industrial standards for battery materials, processing, and testing protocols

• Must have experience in utilizing electrochemical characterization techniques such as EIS, CV, three electrode cells, etc.

• Must have experience characterizing materials using analytical techniques such as SEM, EDAX, XRD, FTIR, ICP, etc.

• Salary range from $116,061 - $145,076

If you are interested in being part of a world class Battery function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you.

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people - ALL PEOPLE - breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.

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