Researcher - Lithium Technology

Role details

Job Description

We’re looking for a detail oriented, technically inquisitive individual with strong interpersonal skills to assist in product development projects for Lithium Coin Batteries. Lithium Coin is the fastest growing category in Duracell and a key part of the Duracell growth strategy. As a Researcher in Product Development, you will work hands on in the Science Square prototype labs to integrate new materials, technologies, and processes to meet new and improved product design requirements. It is an ideal position for someone who wants to gain fundamental understanding of battery technology.

Responsibilities

• The candidate will assist in product development activities for Lithium Coin batteries.
• Take technical direction from the Lithium Primary Director and be an active member of the product development and formulation team.
• Partner with process development, prototyping, engineering, QA and others to deliver product design documentation and prototypes to meet the initiative deliverables.
• The candidate will assist in product qualification activities in the lab to execute qualification trials.
• Conduct diagnostic form, fit, function inspections to ensure prototypes are ready for downstream testing by our partners.
• Join our initiative delivery team to meet the performance, quality, reliability, and schedule requirements.
• Work hands on in the labs to prototype products and submit to safety, performance, and quality testing.
• Summarize learning and make recommendations on product design.
• Manage summary of product prototype learning and next step recommendations.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative R&D learning organization.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a diverse cultural and functional environment (strong, dependable, and accountable team player)
• Technically curious, self-motivated, productive, and efficient, with strong problem solving capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to focus on delivering one’s own objectives while assisting others on theirs.
• Excellent record keeping and documentation skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to organize and present data in a clear, concise manner using software such as Excel or equivalent.
• Good oral and written skills to communicate results, objectives, status, and recommendations.

Experience and Skills:

• Technical Associates or Technical Highschool degree focusing on Mechanical systems, electrical, PLCs, sensors, pneumatics, and troubleshooting.
• Hands on laboratory experience.
• Experience in prototyping batteries and/or battery manufacturing processes is a plus.
• Interest and experience with home or auto repair, crafting, or assembly operations a plus.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to understand and support product development if needed.

About Us

Duracell is the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of high-performance alkaline batteries, complemented by a portfolio of high quality, market leading specialty, rechargeable and professional batteries. Duracell’s products power numerous critical professional devices across the globe such as heart rate monitors, defibrillators, telemetry devices, smoke detectors, fire alarms, automated valves and security systems. As the leader in the professional power category, Duracell has a rich history of innovation, continuously introducing batteries that are smaller, thinner, with more energy and longer lasting than competitive brands.

Since March 2016, Duracell has found its permanent home within Berkshire Hathaway (ranked #4 World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine and #3 in the Fortune 500), and will continue to focus on sustainable growth, industry-leading innovation while creating long-term value for our customers and consumers. At Duracell, integrity, end-to-end accountability across all levels, fast decision-making and a “can do” attitude is highly valued.