Overview
Job Title: Senior Battery Project Engineer
Location: Greater Baltimore area
My client is a dynamic company in the battery and clean energy manufacturing industry dedicated to the aerospace & defense, EV, unmanned aerial vehicles, and unmanned underwater vehicles sector. They are looking for someone who has a great balance of knowledge in hands on product development, custom battery design, manufacturing, cell technology, and high power applications. This candidate will be building prototypes, analyzing cell performance, project management, and leading a small team of junior engineers, technicians, and co-ops.
Responsibilities
- Develop Li-Ion cell and electrode design to meet the customer-specified electrical requirements for the rechargeable battery.
- Working experience with advanced battery materials such as high-energy cathode, silicon anode, and wide-temperature electrolytes.
- Fundamental knowledge of electrochemical characterization techniques is essential.
- Develop battery products from the first concept design stage, optimize cell performance, validate/qualification testing.
- Lead development phases, including design refinement, validation, and implementation in manufacturing settings.
- Demonstrate problem-solving ability and resolve battery performance/manufacturing issues. The ability to rapidly adapt to changes and promote new ideas to improve the latest/current products.
- Actively participate in prototype fabrication and testing for design analysis and validation in the cell manufacturing processes.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in battery development and manufacturing environment
- PhD or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or in a related field
- Exceptional organizational, troubleshooting, interpersonal, and leadership skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse team
- CAD, SolidWorks, AutoCAD - preferred
- US citizenship is required
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Engineering, Project Management, and Manufacturing
Industries
- Defense and Space Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, and Manufacturing