QuantumScape · 12 hours ago
Principal Metallurgist
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$161K/yr - $217K/yr
10+ years expQuantumScape is transforming the future of mobility through solid-state Li metal battery technology, and they are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Metallurgist to join their team. The role involves leading metallic materials selection, process development, and quality control while collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams.
AutomotiveBatteryElectric VehicleEnergyEnergy StorageRenewable Energy
Hiring Manager
Jason Prehodick
Responsibilities
Serve as the alloy materials & process lead for metallic material selection, deformation and deposition processes for metal alloys
Provide process and design guidelines for metal electrodeposition, rolling, cladding, alloy deformation or electroforming into sub-10-micron thickness
Conduct research to support innovation. Lead and influence cross-functional peers with analyses and conclusions
Author & support material & process specifications, test plans, test reports, and design guides
Support Quantumscape production team through non-conformance dispositions, failure analysis, root cause investigations, and correct recommendations
Qualification
Required
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy
Requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years with a Master's degree; or PhD degree with 3 years industry experience
Degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field
Strong knowledge of thin sheet high temperature alloys, their usage and application, including machining and forming processes, and heat treatment
Strong knowledge of alloy mechanical properties vs. temperature, such as thermal expansion of coefficients, creep, modulus and strength etc
Experience developing test plans, specifications, and qualifications of alloy materials and formation including roll anneal and electrodeposition processes
Experience working with a supplier to develop a thin film alloy component from concept to production
Background in metallurgy, fracture mechanics, failure analysis techniques and non-destructive testing methods
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Preferred
FEA or mechanical modeling
Benefits
Annual bonus
Generous RSU/Equity package
Employee paid health care
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Other benefits
Company
QuantumScape
QuantumScape develops solid-state lithium-metal batteries for electric vehicles and other energy storage applications.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.55BKey Investors
Qatar Investment AuthorityVolkswagen GroupBreakthrough Energy Ventures
2023-08-02Post Ipo Equity· $300M
2021-08-02Post Ipo Equity· $446M
2020-11-27Post Ipo Equity· $500M
Leadership Team
Siva Sivaram
President & CEO
Tim Holme
Founder & Chief Technology Officer
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