Battery Test Lab Manager

Battery Test Lab Manager

The Company

Sionic Energy is an innovative, energy storage technology company with more than 10 years developing breakthrough products for the Li-ion battery markets. Utilizing novel materials and cell designs, the Company has developed a revolutionary silicon anode that enables high-capacity silicon batteries to enter mainstream markets. Delivering a very disruptive performance jump in energy density, at lower cost, with increased safety for E-mobility, consumer electronics, and aviation markets, the Company is well positioned to rapidly commercialize this technology with seamless integration into the existing Li-ion manufacturing eco-system.

The Company is supported by top-tier venture capital firms and strategic investors that, alongside its previous product partnerships with leading automotive, mobile device, battery, and battery companies, provides the foundation for rapid growth.

The Position

• Maintain existing lithium-ion battery cell cycling and test equipment from manufacturers such as Neware and Arbin
• Maintain scientific analytical equipment such as BET, TGA, DSC and FTIR to ensure calibration and proper operation
• Specify, install, and optimize new equipment for prototype cell testing as required to support company objectives
• Design, develop, and implement mechanical and electrical test fixtures for battery component and cell level evaluations
• Hands-on ownership of test equipment to ensure proper operation, maintenance, and use
• Incorporate safety reviews of tests and procedures prior to implementation
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for consistent use of test equipment and processes by Sionic staff
• Lead electrical and mechanical test equipment troubleshooting using structured root cause analysis techniques
• Define and implement preventative maintenance schedules for Sionic Energy test and analytical equipment
• Manage test channel utilization and drive planning and scheduling of new tests with Sionic Research and Product development teams
• Support Taguchi Methodology to develop and execute structured design of experiments to guide technology development and decision making
• Work with the Company’s software team to support, maintain, and improve the current automation of data acquisition, analyses and analytics into a streamlined reporting format for in-house and customer deliverables
• Analyze and report battery cell performance and cycle life trends in weekly technical forum including broader Research and Product Development teams
• Develop and publish tools, templates, and analytical models as needed to support efficient, consistent, and high-quality data representation (in collaboration with subject matter experts)
• Develop procedures for HALT (highly accelerated life testing) of Sionic Energy’s battery cells
• Interface with vendors and contractors to design, install, integrate, and validate test and analytical equipment
• Incorporate risk management and safety features into process designs and methods

Qualifications

The role will involve being a part of a small, integral and driven team that seeks to commercialize silicon anode lithium-ion battery technology.

• B.S. or M.S degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field
• 5 years working experience in a lithium-ion battery or electrochemical product development company
• Hands-on, self-starter with highly detail-oriented approach to engineering work
• Practical experience with battery testing equipment including specification, setup, calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting
• Practical experience with data acquisition, thermocouples, thermal characterization, and physical handing of lithium-ion battery cells
• Prior experience in statistical process control, reliability engineering and quality is a plus
• Experience in product validation, test method creation and statistical analysis a plus
• Strong work ethic and positive working attitude
• Exceptional organizational, verbal, and communication skills
• Motivated and driven to solve problems and continually improve processes
• Experience with automotive, military or aviation test standards a plus

Location: Rochester, NY in the Company’s 13,000 sf facility

Equal Employment Opportunity: Sionic Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000