eJoule Process Engineer - PhD Position

General Purpose/Objective

eJoule is seeking a highly motivated PhD level Process Engineer to support the research, development, scale-up, and characterization of advanced cathode materials for next-generation lithium-ion batteries. The successful candidate will play a key role in powder synthesis, material optimization, electrochemical data evaluation, and process development from laboratory to pilot-scale production.

Process Engineer Job Objectives:

• Develop and characterize newly-synthesized battery materials
• Prepares product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Support in testing method development
• Operate testing equipment
• Summarize tech data and provide verbal and/or written reports.
• Maintain maintenance of lab and equipment.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related majors;
• Hands-on experience with powder material synthesis, processing, and using characterization tool such as particle size analyzer, XRD, SEM.
• Experience designing and analyzing DOE studies for process optimization and material development.
• Hands-on experience on the preparation and measures of the chemical solutions
• Good communication skills - written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to complete manner projects in a timely
• Good team work spirit

Preferred Qualifications:

• Solid State Chemistry or Inorganic Chemistry experience
• Experience scaling materials from laboratory development to pilot or commercial production
• Basic understanding of Lithium-ion battery

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Fremont, CA 94538 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fremont, CA 94538: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person