Sr. Staff Electrochemist – Lithium-ion Batteries

Number of employees

360

Alameda, CA, United States

Posted on: 2022-05-11

Category: energy

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Senior

Salary

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About the company:

We are Sila—a next generation battery materials company dedicated to accelerating energy transformation for a more sustainable future. 

Our next-gen anode material is the first significant chemistry improvement to lithium-ion batteries to reach the market in 30 years. Our silicon anode material is a simple drop-in replacement to graphite and significantly boosts the energy density of lithium-ion batteries without compromising performance. 

Today, Sila science powers innovative consumer electronics. Tomorrow, it will fuel our EV future and the electrification of everything. 

We work directly with leading consumer electronics and automotive OEMs to help accelerate product roadmaps, and partners with battery manufacturers commercial cell production. Our partners include BMW, Daimler, and ATL.

Sila Nano works directly with leading consumer electronics and automotive OEMs to help accelerate product roadmaps, and partners with battery manufacturers commercial cell production. 

Sila Nano’s first products significantly increase the energy density of state-of-the-art lithium-ion batteries. Our materials are manufacturable economically at scale and are drop-in replacements to existing battery manufacturing processes.

WHO YOU ARE

Sila Nanotechnologies is seeking a hands-on, team-oriented electrochemist with an aptitude for learning new things and a desire to innovate lithium-ion battery technologies. This position will focus on using your deep knowledge of lithium-ion electrochemistry to optimize the performance of our materials in next generation batteries. You will be working cross-functionally with materials scientists, process engineers, applications engineers, and technicians, so mental flexibility and collaborative problem-solving abilities are required. The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive range of technical know-how, a versatile cooperative skill set, and a resilient passion to bring our technology to market.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES 

  • Develop next-generation cells made with Sila material by leveraging your expertise in electrochemistry and materials science of lithium-ion technologies
  • Mentor scientists and engineers by sharing electrochemical knowledge, guiding experimental planning, and developing them to have a deep understanding and ownership of projects
  • Work independently to direct projects, effectively prioritize experiments, troubleshoot problems, and drive results to completion
  • Proactively invest in our company values and vision and champion them as we grow
  • Effectively communicate ideas and results internally across diverse Sila teams to collaboratively accomplish cross-functional goals
  • Develop characterization techniques to determine structure-function relationships and improve electrochemical performance at the material, electrode and cell level

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

  • Expertise in various cell analytical techniques, including voltammetry, EIS, rate, cycle life, high and low temperature performance, DCR, dVdQ, and post-mortem analysis to characterize and improve battery performance
  • Comfortable with ambiguity; finds joy in figuring out what needs to be done—and then doing it
  • Exceptional experimentation and product development skills paired with an analytical ability to evaluate from first-principles understanding
  • Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and improve upon them
  • Holistic and practical approach to problem solving, driven by curiosity and attention to detail
  • Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering (Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Chemistry preferred)
  • 10+ years of work experience (fewer for candidates with an advanced degree)
  • Knowledge of chemistry, materials science and related methods for materials morphological, textural and microstructural characterization is a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Pass a respirator fit test and be able to wear respiratory protection on a daily basis
  • Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes
  • Move long distances (such as from building to building) and be stationary for extended periods of time
  • Reach low shelves or items on the floor
  • Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier/printer, etc in a fixed location

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