Associate scientist/engineer
Wolverine
- Ann Arbor, MI
Job Summary:
The Scientist or Engineer will work under the direction of senior technical staff members to accomplish tasks needed to produce and evaluate lithium-ion battery materials, electrodes, other cell components, and test cells. Work environment is indoors.
Essential/Key Functions:
- Perform bench chemistry and formulation work.
- Operate lab scale synthetic, milling, mixing, and coating equipment.
- Prepare samples/materials and assemble lithium-ion test cells in glove boxes.
- Conduct electrical testing on test cells.
- Conduct microscopic and analytical tests on cell materials.
- Test data work up, visualization, interpretation and reporting.
- Utilize cell models to design electrodes and cells.
- Contribute to reports and presentations as directed.
- · Develop, write and follow methods and standard operating procedures.
- Maintain clean, organized work area.
- Maintain assigned equipment/assets/properties.
- Comply with policies and procedures. Follow all safety guidelines and operate in a safe manner.
- Perform in a manner that will prevent errors and omissions.
- Provides advisory support and assistance to the department manager as needed.
- Participate in activities needed to support the management functions of the team.
- Physical presence on the job is essential and necessary, including weekends and holidays if deemed.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Management Responsibilities:
No direct reports.
Minimum (Required) Qualifications:
Required Education: Bachelor's or master’s degree in a STEM discipline. Ph.D. Candidates will generally NOT be considered for this position.
Preferred Education: Degrees in chemistry, electrochemistry, chemical engineering, physics, materials science, or materials engineering are preferred.
We are open to life science-related degrees with appropriate experience.
Required Experience: New graduates with M.S. or B.S. with appropriate educational, REU, or co-op backgrounds will be considered for Associate Scientist/Engineer positions.
Preferred Experience: Lithium-ion battery industry experience is preferred.
Required Skills and Traits:
Preferred Skills and Traits:
- Hands on experiences with Li S batteries
- Equipment sourcing, set up, maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Design of Experiments (DOE) or Robust Engineering training.
- Exposure to project management methodology.
Specific Position Requirements:
- US Citizenship or Permanent Residency (Green Card)
- Supporting US military-funded work and building products for US and ally military testing and use
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
- Pass pre-employment background screening and drug test
Posted On: Friday, October 22, 2021