Sr Principal Materials Engineer (Cathode)

Title: Sr. Principal Cathode Engineer

Location: Hyderabad, India, Full time

About the job

Enovix (Nasdaq: ENVX) is an advanced silicon battery company based in Fremont, Calif.

Enovix is on a mission to power the technologies of the future. Everything from IoT, mobile and computing devices, to the vehicle you drive, needs a better battery. Our disruptive architecture enables a battery with high energy density and capacity without compromising safety. We are scaling our silicon-anode, lithium-ion battery manufacturing capabilities to meet customer demand. 

This is an exciting time at Enovix! We are looking for experienced candidates to help support our new location in Hyderabad, India for commercialization of our 3D Silicon™ Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery.

Job Summary:

Enovix is seeking an experienced and innovative Cathode Engineer to join our dynamic team focused on the advancement of lithium-ion battery technologies. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge in materials science, electrochemistry, and battery technology, with a particular emphasis on cathode materials. This role involves researching, and optimizing cathode materials to enhance the performance, safety, and cost-effectiveness of lithium-ion batteries.

Responsibilities:

• Research and Development: Conduct advanced research on cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries, including exploring new materials, optimizing existing ones, and developing innovative solutions to enhance battery performance.
• Material Characterization: Utilize various analytical techniques (e.g., X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy) to characterize the physical and chemical properties of cathode materials and failure analysis.
• Electrochemical Testing: Perform electrochemical evaluations, including charge-discharge testing, cycle life analysis, and rate capability, degradation assessments to determine the performance and stability of cathode materials.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with other scientists, engineers, and stakeholders to integrate cathode materials into battery systems and ensure alignment with overall project goals.
• Innovation and Problem Solving: Stay abreast of the latest research trends and technological    advancements in battery technology and apply this knowledge to solve complex problems related to cathode materials.

Miscellaneous:

• Define development roadmap for electrolyte and battery cell technology. 
• Be an expert in technical discussions and lead collaborations with external research laboratories. 
• Summarize results in a clear and concise manner and present results and findings to internal and external customers in meetings and conferences. 

Qualifications:

Education: Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on electrochemistry and battery materials.

Experience: Proven experience (5+ years) in cathode materials development for lithium-ion batteries, including hands-on experience with electrode formulation, characterization, electrochemical testing and design of experiments.

Skills:

• Expertise in battery chemistry and electrochemical processes.
• Proficiency in analytical techniques and instrumentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Preferred:

Experience in working cathode for high-energy-density, high voltage fast-charging applications, Experience in LCO based cathodes will be necessary. knowledge of current industry trends, and familiarity with regulatory and safety standards.         

• Experimental design and data analysis experience with tools like JMP, Tableau, R, Python, or equivalent. 
• Good judgment: the ability to determine appropriate action and mitigate risks, often with insufficient data. 
• Practical nature: being able to differentiate between solutions to problems that can be easily implemented, versus those that teach us something but are not scalable. 
• Demonstrated tolerance of ambiguity; flexibility to adapt to new situations. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills. 
• The ability to work well with other team members, lead projects to completion, and work independently. 
• Interest in working in a fast-paced environment.