Battery Failure Analysis

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Job Description: The Failure Analysis Lab in Cupertino is seeking an individual to focus on CT and Failure analysis of batteries. The candidate will be required to learn to operate 3D X-ray machines as well as perform various battery FA techniques including material deep-dive analysis. All necessary training in X-ray data collection and processing will be provided by the CT Team, no prior X-ray experience is is required, but some familiarity is preferred.

Scope

- Use lab-based nano- and micro-focus CT techniques

- CT data collection and analysis

- Electrical and electrochemical testing and failure mode triage of commercial batteries

- Battery teardown

- Battery electrode analysis using optical, electron and X-ray microscopy

- Work with cross-functional partners to drive root-cause analysis and material development projects

Education:

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy System Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or related field; OR equivalent

Skills and Experience:

- Strong written, visual, and verbal communication skills

- Strong attention to detail and curiosity

- Communicate technical information crisply

- Take a hands-on approach to problem solving

- Manage shifting priorities

- Use strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain inter[1]departmental relationships

- Maintain a strong attention to detail - Manage multiple projects at once

- Familiar with Failure Analysis techniques such as Optical Microscopy, X-ray/CT, XRD, SEM, EDS, FIB, FTIR, GCMS etc