Sr. Electrolyte Engineer

Our Next Energy - Novi, MI

Full-time - Senior

Novi, MI

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

Our Sr. Electrolyte Engineer will be responsible to develop and validate electrolyte and electrolyte additives to maximize power and life capability.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrolyte system compatible with LFP cells, including solvent, salt, additives and composition to meet cell performance requirements.
• Validate and optimize the electrolyte system to improve the performance and hit the target performance.
• Lead the development of electrochemical and chemical methods for understanding the reaction mechanisms between the electrolyte and electrode and other cell components, and identify related failure mechanisms in the cell.
• Analyze electrochemical and chemical characterization data to inform cell development process.
• Develop e-fill and soaking process to ensure adequate electrode wetting prior to formation.
• Work with the formation team to develop the formation process appropriate for the electrolyte system.
• Work with raw material suppliers and ONE's supply chain team to qualify and source electrolyte components.
• Develops and creates reports, comprehensive technical specifications, and assist with DFMEA.
• Provide expertise to resolve production and quality issues.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• MS or PhD degree in Chemistry, Chemical or polymer or material Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience with deep and fundamental knowledge in design of lithium ion chemistry in the industry.
• Experience in lithium-ion electrolyte systems, including solvents, conductive salts, additives development and familiar with various electrolyte and additives technical performance analysis and evaluation.
• New electrolytes development experience in next generation battery cell.
• Experience with liquid electrolytes, polymer electrolytes, ionic liquids, lithium-ion battery and anode free electrolytes.
• Expertise and hands-on experience in organic chemistry including characterization and evaluation.
• Familiar with physicochemical properties of electrolyte measurement, such as pH, density, viscosity, conductivity, acid-base titration, etc.
• Fluent in electrochemical techniques such as cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy etc.
• Strong academic and industrial background in electrolyte or electrodeposition preferred.
• Has worked with moisture sensitive materials in a glovebox or dry room, and has cell teardown and failure analysis experience.
• Experience with making coin cell, pouch cell, cell testing, and electrochemical data analysis.
• Proven track record of success in bringing projects to fruition.
• Willingness to execute on multiple tasks in a fast-paced start-up environment.
• Ability to work within project teams and with customers with dedication and technical excellence.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule and environment.