Essential Duties:

• Plan and lead the design of resins
• Perform resin synthesis and scale-up using synthetic polymer techniques
• Modification and functionalization of reins
• Evaluation of resin, carbon yield, film forming capability and mechanical and electrochemical properties
• Use analytical methods such as DSC, TGA, porosimetry, FTIR, GC-MS, ect. to evaluate the properties of the newly developed reins
• Lead the invention, development, and early scale-up of sophisticated polymers for anodes
• Carry out comprehensive physical and chemical analyses of the materials produced using methods like XRD, BET, SEM, TEM, etc.
• Analyze the data and modify the synthesis procedures according to the results obtained
• Develop experimental plans to enhance material characteristics for targeted uses
• Initiate, plan, conduct and direct research and development projects to resolve complicated issues related to silicon anode materials which require advanced knowledge in Chemistry, Materials Science and Engineering and Electrochemistry
• Provide project leadership and assist other scientists and engineers in designing silicon dominant and silicon containing anode materials and executing physical, analytical, and electrochemical tests as needed
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, encompassing areas like chemistry, engineering, and product innovation
• Help the team to improve Enevate’s state-of-the-art anode technology by designing, formulating, and fabricating new anode chemistries and materials including development of electrochemically active and non-active materials
• Persistently strive to enhance and refine synthesis methods for greater efficiency and quality
• Setting up a small-scale synthesis set up or partnership with external manufacturers
• Maintain adherence to all safety standards and regulations within the laboratory and production settings
• Manage time and adhere to timelines to be able to complete tasks on time
• Prepare technical documents, and draft and submit patents
• Prepare electrochemical cells (coin cell, pouch cell, cylindrical cell, prismatic cell)
• Perform physical, analytical, and electrochemical tests on various anode/cathode technologies
• Adhere to company rules and regulations
• Prepare, report and present key results to the team
• Interact with the Enevate team and its partners from the development stage to the scale up
• Maintain the equipment used for the resin development
• Interact with vendors and customers when needed

Qualifications Required:

• Hands on experience with lithium ion batteries
• Technical degree (M.S or equivalent or highly-qualified B.S)
• High level of maturity, drive and flexibility to work in a rapidly developing environment with strong hands-on focus
• At least 2 years of industrial experience with polymer science or polymer engineering
• Knowledge of lithium-ion batteries
• Experience of environmentally friendly methods to produce anode active and inactive materials
• Knowledge of electrochemistry
• Strong knowledge of analytical chemistry and analytical techniques
• Hands on experience and ability to formulate, prepare, handle and coat slurries and prepare electrodes
• Hands on experience and ability to build cells (coin cells, pouch cells, etc.) without significant oversight
• Hands on experience with material characterization, analysis, and synthesis
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment
• Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with superiors, colleagues, staff, and external partners is essential
• Resourceful problem solver with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a team player as well as provide creative “out-of-the-box” solutions and approaches

Qualifications Preferred:

• More than 5 years of experience in the industry as synthetic polymer chemist/scientist
• PhD with 10+ years experience in polymers sciences, chemistry other related field
• Strong Knowledge of lithium-ion batteries
• More than 2 years of experience with silicon anode