What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Engineer position at EnPower, Inc.?
Company Description
EnPower, Inc. is a startup developing next-generation Li-ion batteries that have fast-charging and long cycle-life capabilities—critical enablers to the electrification of many industries. We are passionate about what we do, and we are looking for someone who shares that passion to lead marketing and communications.
Job Description
Under general direction, the successful candidate will perform guided lab-scale experiments to characterize and develop EnPower’s electrode architecture and materials. This candidate will work with a cross-functional team in a rapid-paced and iterative environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build coin cells to analyze electrodes electrochemical performance, for example, charge/discharge rate capacity and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS).
- Process datasets using analytical software and programming languages such as Python.
- Work cross-functionally with cell development team to optimize anode, cathode and separator performance for specific customer applications.
- Characterize slurries using pH probe, surface tension, and conductivity meters.
- Characterize electrode coatings using 4-point probes, SEM analysis, optical microscope, mandril test, and peel test.
- Complete lab-scale mixing, coating, and calendaring experiments.
- Self-starter with the ability to take initiatives, exercise judgment, and work independently.
- Ability to thrive under time pressures while naturally embracing changing priorities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or materials science
- Experience working in a wet lab environment
- Detailed work ethic, close attention to detail, and precise communication
- Prior experience in making and testing coin cells preferred
- Experience working with lab-scale battery testing preferred
- Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and perform the following for extended periods of time:
- Standing or sitting
- Climbing/squatting/walking
- Repetitive motions and lifting
Additional Information
COMPANY FIT
- Creative, first-principles thinker
- Self-driven, independent, and capable of solving problems
- Willingness to continuously learn
- Effective communicator using precise language
- Ability to work in a diverse, intellectually challenging, and rapid-paced team
