Analytical Scientist

Enevate's research and development team is looking for a Senior Staff Scientist II to join the team

that specializes in material and cell degradation mechanism analysis for fast charge and high energy density lithium-ion batteries. The successful candidate will be focusing on advanced characterization techniques, to achieve long cycle/calendar life and high safety performance for silicon anode-based lithium-ion batteries.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provide project leadership to design experiments using a combination of electrochemical, material, and imaging techniques for analysis of Lithium ion batteries and materials.

• Conduct and analyze data from material and cell degradation mechanism studies to provide leadership to the research team on potential solutions.

• Investigate hypotheses related to the cell performance using electrochemical and analytical techniques while documenting the conclusions

• Maintain an understanding of the state-of-the-art analysis techniques through literature review and vendor collaboration.

• Collaborate with engineering, R&D, and marketing teams to identify and meet all requirements and targets.

• All other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Deep understanding of lithium ion battery fundamentals

• The successful candidate will be a resourceful problem solver with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a team player, as well as provide creative "out-of-the-box" solutions and approaches. This position will require a high level of maturity, drive, and flexibility to work in a rapidly developing environment with a strong hands-on focus.

• Demonstrated capability of designing experiments and analyzing data to drive decisions in an R&D environment.

• Deep understanding of electrochemistry and experience with electrochemical analysis techniques such as CV, LSV, EIS, 3-electrode cell measurements, and common potentiostatic and galvanostatic methods.

• Experience with analysis techniques such as SEM, EDS, XCT, image processing, FTIR, NMR, GC, XPS, Raman, BET, TEM, XRD, porosimetry, tortuosity, mechanical stress measurements.

• Proficiency in utilizing Minitab and/or Excel for data analysis.

• Outstanding written communication skills applied to the preparation of presentations, patent disclosures, and written instructions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in lithium-ion battery material and cell degradation mechanism analysis, especially in

the electric vehicle space, will be positively considered.

• Specific experience with silicon anode chemistry is highly desired.

Education/Experience

• PhD in relevant field with 1 or more years post-degree in commercial/industrial R&D.

• M.S. or B.S. with 5+ years’ experience with deep knowledge in lithium-ion chemistry and battery

components, especially in silicon chemistry will be considered.

Enevate Corporation is dedicated to fostering diversity, inclusion, and promoting racial equity as an equal opportunity employer.