Senior Battery Engineer, Cell Development

Title: Senior Battery Engineer, Cell Development

Date: Apr 10, 2024

Location:

CA, US

Work Location Type: On-site

Company: QuantumScape Corporation

Description:

QuantumScape developed the industry's first anode-less cell design, which delivers high energy density while lowering material costs and simplifying manufacturing. Our innovative battery cell technology can store energy more efficiently and reliably than today's lithium-ion batteries.

QuantumScape developed the industry's first anode-less cell design, which delivers high energy density while lowering material costs and simplifying manufacturing. Our innovative battery cell technology can store energy more efficiently and reliably than today's lithium-ion batteries.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to support our Cell Development R&D team. As a team member, you will help identify performance-limiting defect modes in the solid-state separator to further improve our product performance and reliability. This position is an exciting multi-functional role that sits at the intersection of materials, manufacturing, and data science!

This position is located onsite at our San Jose, CA offices

Responsibilities

• Design careful DOEs to investigate impact of various defect modes in incoming cell components on unit cell yield and reliability. Identify defect modes with highest RPN.

• Perform rigorous failure analysis to uncover key features in upstream metrology images that are linked to cell failure.

• Manage failure analysis technicians and oversee day-to-day lab operations requiring to be physically onsite

• Organize weekly cell build requests and coordinate electrical testing.

• Develop novel techniques for electrical testing cells using a high precision Novonix charger. Optimize the test recipe and short detection model.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in in Materials Science/Chemical Engineering/Electrical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Chemistry/Physics + 5 years of experience. Master's Degree + 3 years of experience or PhD is preferred.

• Deep understanding of electrochemistry. Familiarity with battery test metrics and failure mechanisms.

• Experience with managing technicians and lab operations

• Knowledge of safe laboratory practices, especially in handling chemicals

• Strong data analysis and programming background, especially in JMP and Python

• Excellent communication skills. Ability to collaborate with colleagues from various disciplines through clear and concise reports and presentations.

• Proven track record of driving projects to completion with little oversight.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Solid foundation in statistics.

• Knowledge of statistical data analysis concepts including DOEs, statistical power analysis, confidence intervals, normality testing, ANOVA, curve fitting, classification, and regression.

• Expertise in physical analysis such as FIB and microCT including both sample preparation and data analysis

Skills & Abilities:

• You have a curious, hands-on approach to problem solving.

• You are a strong communicator and love working in a fast-paced, team setting.

• Your time-management skills allow you to independently balance multiple high-impact efforts.

• You apply your resourcefulness to develop new skills, and you're not shy about asking questions.

• You share a real passion for our mission.

Compensation & Benefits: Salary range for this role is $123,700- $173,200, but a salary will be determined by the candidate's experience and educational background. QuantumScape also offers an annual bonus and a generous RSU/Equity package as part of its compensation plan. In addition, we do offer a tremendous benefits plan including employee paid health care, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and other exciting perks.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.