ExxonMobil · 18 hours ago
Battery Anode Material Product Development Engineer
Baytown, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expExxonMobil is one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, focused on leading energy innovations for a net-zero future. The Battery Anode Material Product Development Engineer will develop synthetic graphite grades and collaborate closely with various teams to ensure product quality and performance in lithium-ion battery cells.
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Responsibilities
Identify and implement new battery anode material grade opportunities by Incorporating market-back needs / concepts in combination with developing innovative technical approaches
Drive product development workflows at lab and pilot scales for internal and customer testing needs. Scope includes prototypes, validation, and scale-up
Identify/implement new equipment and analytical capabilities as required
Provide technical leadership to define product research needs and participate in quality assurance for research and research applications
Lead product interface for synthetic graphite process development teams at lab, pilot unit and commercial scale
Own product specs and processing / performance fit-for-use in battery assembly & testing
Continue to identify / implement technical capabilities to maintain competitive advantage
Actively contribute content to IP development
Qualification
Required
B.S., preferably, M.S. or Ph.D. in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering
5+ years experience in industry focused battery anode material development and production
Experience with battery cell manufacture and testing a plus
Preferred
Battery anode material product design – impacts of product attributes such as particle size, particle size distribution, surface area, shape, structure, impurities on battery performance
Battery anode material fabrication and characterization: hands-on experience with milling/shaping technology to prepare developmental samples as well as experience with conventional carbon powder characterization techniques (density, surface areas, SEM. ICP, XRD, etc) for both precursor cokes and subsequent graphite battery anode material
Familiarity with grinding/milling operations at scales ranging from lab to commercial and subsequent heat treatment steps necessary for the production of graphite
Managing multiple interfaces in development, ability to connect key factors across the value chain from coke to final lithium ion battery application performance and incorporate feedback into product design
Awareness of Li-ion battery components, chemistry, & testing
Effective at collaboration and networking: ability to influence without authority and leverage resources from multiple organizations
Results orientation with bias for action
Benefits
Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.
Company
ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil is an international oil and gas company that provides energy that helps underpin growing economies.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Darren Woods
CEO and Chairman
Jeff Carvell
Chief Technology Officer (InterOil Asset)
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