QuantumScape · 17 hours ago
Principal Ceramics Processing Specialist
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$161K/yr - $245K/yr
6+ years expQuantumScape is on a mission to revolutionize energy storage to enable a sustainable future. The Principal Ceramics Processing Specialist will provide expertise in ceramic processing and collaborate with partners to scale-up the manufacturing of ceramics.
AutomotiveBatteryElectric VehicleEnergyEnergy StorageRenewable Energy
Hiring Manager
Jason Prehodick
Responsibilities
Bring considerable ceramics process engineering experience to suggest solutions to optimize a process, from materials to process to equipment
Qualification
Required
PhD with 6+ years of experience in an industrial process R&D setting is a plus
MS & 8+ years of experience and BS with 10+ years of experience and a proven track record in process research and development will also be considered
Knowledge and experience in safe chemical handling and laboratory practices
Deep knowledge of ceramic processing especially powder processing, ceramic formulation development, slip development, ceramic tape casting and coating, and sintering
Proven ability to understand, characterize and drive process development
Deep knowledge of statistical methods for process improvement and control
Ability to apply quality engineering tools and methods to address quality problems
Capable of working independently and driving projects to completion
Ability to communicate clearly and candidly; a strong affinity for teamwork
Thrive in a fast-paced, technically exciting environment and quickly adapt to changes
References that can attest to your resourcefulness, curiosity, creativity, and integrity
Preferred
Experience in ceramic materials and processing of thin ceramic films; ceramic green forming experience especially slot-die or other slurry-based coating methods
Experience in process and/or manufacturing scale-up
Knowledge of statistical analysis, scripting, querying. Specifically, DOEs, statistical power analysis, confidence intervals, normality testing, ANOVA, curve fitting, classification and regression. We use JMP and python and hope you have some experience in at least one
Familiarity with metrology and in-line quality monitoring systems
Material properties and characterization
Experience in solid electrolyte or energy materials
Your passion for making an impact on the world's energy challenges
Benefits
Annual bonus
Generous RSU/Equity package
Employee paid health care
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Other exciting perks
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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2021 (2)
2020 (9)
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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