Research Design Engineer

*****Position is open for Citizens or Green card holders only*******

Minimum Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering field or equivalent experience in science/engineering research capacity. Preferably in Battery development and testing

Minimum Experience

• 2+ years relevant experience

Other Job-Specific Skills

• Passion for research, solving hard problems, and challenging the status quo.
• Ability to learn new topics of apply principles to design and manufacturing challenges.
• Working knowledge of Agile processes and methodologies
• Design experiments to test hypothesis and prove them out.
• Utilize agile process and methodologies to conduct sensing and research initiatives
• Confidently make autonomous decisions bounded by the research mission and understanding of the company business model.
• Ability to efficiently manage resources to achieve project initiatives and schedules
• Clearly communicate new research and technology concepts and ideas to technical team members and management.
• Scientifically analyze data provided from tests and experiments to gather knowledge and understanding of the subject of research.
• Oversee overall research project schedule, budget, and direction.

Focus on battery material characterization, manufacturing batteries rare earth metals, cathode / anode chemistries, battery performance modeling, recycling of battery materials, understanding of resource circularity. Chemistry - Lithium Iron Phosphate. New battery cell design; Cell qualification; cell manufacturing &c.

Additional Skills/Soft Skills:

• Must take initiative, be self-sufficient and work independently.
• Be capable to compare and contrast different approaches, methodologies, materials to develop the best outcome.
• Undertake self-directed continuous training and technical development.
• Open collaboration with internal and external colleagues

Occasional travel for purposes such as training, conferences, and on-site visits with partners.

Work OT when necessary to meet assigned objectives