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GDI · 1 month ago

Staff Materials Engineer

Rochester, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$95K/yr - $120K/yr

Graphenix Development Inc. (GDI) is a global leader in the research and manufacturing of advanced silicon anode technology for Li-ion batteries. The Staff Materials Engineer will play a critical role in battery materials and cell development, providing technical leadership and driving innovation to advance next-generation battery technologies.

BatteryChemicalDeveloper PlatformElectronicsManufacturingRenewable Energy

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Responsibilities

Report directly to the CTO, providing technical leadership and strategic direction for battery materials and cell development programs

Lead engineering analyses of battery components, evaluating their impact on overall cell performance, cycle life, and reliability, and recommend and implement design optimizations

Prepare and deliver high-level technical reports, data analyses, and presentations for internal leadership, external partners, and collaborators

Conduct and guide material characterization, data interpretation, and experimental design, applying advanced engineering principles to solve complex technical challenges

Mentor and train junior engineers and technicians, promoting best practices in experimental design, data analysis, and battery cell fabrication

Collaborate with internal teams and external partners on strategic R&D initiatives, ensuring alignment with company goals and technology roadmaps

Support the creation and protection of intellectual property, including invention disclosures, patents, and technical documentation

Drive innovation and independent research, staying at the forefront of emerging battery technologies and applying insights to advance GDI’s next-generation materials and cells

Qualification

Battery cell assemblyElectrochemistry principlesElectrochemical testingData analysisCell-level experimentsBattery cycler programmingLithium-ion battery chemistryAdvanced fabrication processesTroubleshooting skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Extensive hands-on experience in battery cell assembly, fabrication, and electrochemical evaluation, including coin and pouch cells

Strong foundation in electrochemistry and materials engineering principles relevant to Li-ion battery systems

Proficiency with electrochemical testing and characterization techniques, such as galvanostatic cycling, CV, EIS, rate capability, and capacity retention analysis

Experience handling active materials, electrolytes, and other hazardous components safely, following strict laboratory and cell assembly protocols

Demonstrated ability to design, execute, and troubleshoot cell-level experiments, optimizing performance, cycle life, and safety

Strong analytical skills to interpret electrochemical data, identify performance bottlenecks, and propose improvements to materials, electrodes, or cell architectures

Proven ability to collaborate across R&D, materials, and engineering teams to scale insights from lab-scale experiments toward larger-format cells and manufacturable solutions

Preferred

Hands-on experience in battery cell construction and characterization, including full and half cells, pouch and coin cell formats

Proficiency in battery cycler programming and operation for automated testing and data acquisition

Familiarity with electrochemical characterization techniques, including galvanostatic and potentiostatic cycling, cyclic voltammetry (CV), and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS)

Strong foundational understanding of lithium-ion battery chemistry, electrode behavior, and cell operation principles

Experience with advanced fabrication processes and controlled environments, such as CVD, glovebox handling, and dry room cell assembly

Ability to analyze experimental results, troubleshoot cell performance issues, and optimize materials and cell designs

Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate lab-scale findings to scalable, manufacturable solutions