
Graphenix Development
Graphenix Development is looking for a Battery Materials Engineer #EngineerJobs
Graphenix Development Inc.: Battery Materials Engineer About Graphenix Development Inc. (GDI) GDI is creating the future of energy storage. GDIs battery technology will allow electric vehicles to go much farther and batteries to last much longer. When a battery is running low, it will charge in a fraction of the time needed by conventional lithium-ion batteries. But thats not good enough, not even close. GDI is focused on safety and weve got the technology to prove it. But even thats not enough, which is why we need your help to make the apex lithium-ion battery needed throughout the new economy. GDI is an investor-backed company focused on electrode development, manufacturing, and advanced materials. Our team collectively has decades of experience and holds over 40 patents. We create cutting-edge technology that will make the world a better place. Educational Requirements: Minimally BS in Engineering or MS in Physical Sciences with an emphasis on Energy Storage and/or Material Science preferred. Experience/Skills Required: Extensive laboratory experience in both the making and characterization of materials. Fundamental chemical and/or mechanical engineering principles. Familiarity with material characterization such as SEM/EDS, TEM, XRD, TGA. Handling of hazardous materials and general laboratory safety best practices mandatory. Experience/Skills Preferred: Battery cell construction and characterization; full and half cells, pouch and coin cell formats. Battery cycler programming. Electrochemical characterization techniques such as galvanostatic/potentiostatic cycling, cyclic voltammetry, and impedance spectroscopy. Basic understanding of the chemistry and operation of lithium ion batteries. Familiarity with CVD processes, cleanroom operations, glovebox operations, and dry room assembly environments. Behavioral Attributes: Highly independent and self-starter. Outstanding team player and collaborator. Thorough and clear communication in both formal written formats and oral presentations. Roles and Responsibilities: You will be reporting to the Director of Research & Development. Construction of coin/pouch cells for internal/external testing, for up to 50% of general workload. Provide engineering analysis for the impact of different components in battery cells on the overall performance. Operate equipment for laboratory testing including electrochemical analyzers. Prepare summary reports, communicate results in an effective way. Work with external prospects and customers to define, develop, and exceed specifications. Material characterization, engineering principles, basic statistics and analysis of data, independent learning. Assist and contribute to battery cell handling and testing procedures. Develop and implement system support process and documentation. Interact with existing and potential collaborators inside and outside of the organization. Support business development efforts as needed. Expand and protect the companys intellectual property portfolio. Location: Rochester, NY. Travel: Some travel may be required within NYS (up to 20%), domestically (up to 5%) and internationally (up to 5%) annually, depending on Covid restrictions and safety requirements. A valid driver’s license and use of personal vehicle may be required. Compensation: Salary range is from $60,000 to $90,000 based upon relevant education and experience. Benefits: Stock options (i.e. when the company does well, we will all do well). 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Eligibility: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Please send a cover letter and resume to: , subject line should be Applicant: Battery Materials Engineer. Should we both decide to move forward with your candidacy for this position, we will ask for a list of at least two references. GDI is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. Powered by JazzHR
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