Senior Battery Scientist

Senior Battery Scientist – $100,000- $142,000 – Rochester, NY

The Role

Sionic Energy is seeking a Senior Battery Scientist to join our team and play a pivotal role in refining the science for our silicon anode and electrolyte innovations. Reporting to the Director of Product Management, you will help lead our R&D team to optimize and adapt our technology to various cell formats, duty cycles, and customer requirements.

As a Senior Battery Scientist at Sionic, you will have a strategic impact on the commercial rollout of our silicon battery designs and electrolyte products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as team lead in electrolyte product development activities.
• Conduct materials, formulation, and design evaluations for new product versions and new generations of electrolyte products.
• Design and develop electrolyte formulations to meet customer requirements for both conventional and next-gen Li-ion battery chemistries.
• Compose and conduct experiments on prototype cells including but not limited to electrochemical testing, abuse tests, and cell teardowns.
• Design and execute experiments based on DOE and Taguchi methodologies.
• Method development to implement new and existing techniques to advance research and development goals.
• Create empirical and theoretical models to guide electrolyte and battery designs.
• Analyze and present technical results to management and customers.
• Support battery design and manufacturing as a subject matter expert in electrolytes

The Company

At Sionic Energy, we're redefining the future of clean energy. Pioneering in advanced nanotechnology, we're committed to delivering safer, longer-lasting, and faster-charging battery solutions. As industry leaders, our innovative approach combines science, ingenuity, and sustainability to power a greener tomorrow. Join us on our mission to revolutionise the energy landscape.

The Person

• At least 5 years of experience in the Li-ion battery field, with a focus on the implementation of novel materials in next-generation chemistries.
• Master’s, Ph.D., or equivalent experience in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
• Strong background in the characterization, formulation and implementation of electrolytes preferred.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of cell lithium-ion battery materials, components, performance, cell testing/data analysis, and failure modes.
• Proficiency in electrolyte characterization techniques, prototype cell assembly, electrochemical testing techniques, working in a glovebox or dry room.
• Familiarity with DOE, FMEA and Taguchi methodologies preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to combine theory with empirical observation.
• Ability to interact effectively with suppliers, partners, vendors, and colleagues.
• Passion for innovation in the energy storage space.

If you are keen on joining this exciting, forward-thinking company and taking the next step in your career, then please click the apply now button to find out more.

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