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Battery Materials Engineer

Optimal Staffing · Warren, MItodayverified 2 h ago

BS-level R&D / Research roles on Crosslinked list a median of $126k (351 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.

Synthesize battery cathode materials, fabricate cells, and run electrochemical characterization.

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Full loop from cathode synthesis to cell teardown and post-mortem — rare breadth for an entry-level materials role.

Might not be for you. Contract role through a staffing agency, and only 1-3 years of experience is targeted — limited seniority upside.

Mostly at the benchHands-on execution First industry roleBS acceptable

Adjacent materials roleHands-on experience on battery material synthesis, or/and surface coating techniques; slurry mixing, electrode coating and cell assembly

Seniority
Entry level
Work
On-site
Type
Contract
Degree
BS
Experience
1–3 yrs
Industry
Automotive
Role
R&D / Research
Materials
battery cathode materials1 rolesurface coating materials
Techniques
electrochemical characterization5 rolesmaterial characterization52 rolesbattery cell testing equipment

Role details

Battery Material Engineer

Job Description

What you do

Support battery research projects through next-generation battery material development with emphasis on the hands-on operation of material synthesis and evaluation. This work includes synthesis battery cathode materials, perform material level characterization and analysis, battery cell fabrication and testing, data processing and complete summary reports.

  • Follow all corporate safety standards and site safety policies
  • Work closely with multi-disciplined teams to understand functional requirements and implement appropriate technical solutions
  • Advanced battery cathode material synthesis
  • Cathode material morphology control and formulation modification
  • Battery material characterization and evaluation
  • Slurry mixing, electrode coating and cell assembly
  • Battery cell testing and data processing
  • Battery cell teardown and post-mortem analysis
  • Work effectively both independently and close with peers, management, operations groups, and external partners.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

Additional Job description :

What you need

  • B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, or related filed.
  • Hand-on experience with chemical or material characterization.
  • Knowledge and hands-on experience on battery material synthesis, analysis, cell fabrication and electrochemical characterization techniques.
  • Ability to proceed the experiment for material development.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret experimental data.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

What would be better

  • 1-3 years of experience in battery cathode material synthesis and development area
  • 1-3 year of hands-on experience with larger battery cell format (pouch, cylindrical)
  • Hands-on experience on battery material synthesis, or/and surface coating techniques.
  • Hands-on experience with cell fabrication and battery cell testing equipment.

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Common questions

Where is the Battery Materials Engineer role at Optimal Staffing based?

This role is based in Warren, MI.

What degree is required for the Battery Materials Engineer role at Optimal Staffing?

This role requires a BS.

How many years of experience does this Battery Materials Engineer role require?

The posting calls for 1–3 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Battery Materials Engineer role work with?

battery cathode materials.

What techniques or methods are required for this Battery Materials Engineer role?

electrochemical characterization, material characterization.