Senior Battery Scientist

The Company :

Sionic Energy is an innovative energy storage technology company developing breakthrough products for Li-ion battery markets. Utilizing innovative materials and cell designs the Company has recently developed a revolutionary low cost, high-capacity silicon anode battery that finally 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 Emobility, 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 :

Reporting to the Director of Product Management, the Senior Battery Scientist plays a critical role in refining the science for Sionic’s silicon anode & electrolyte innovations in Li-ion battery cell platforms. This position will help lead the R & D team to optimize and adapt the technology to various cell formats, duty cycles, and requirements of customer targets and the associated manufacturing. The focus will include validation and design optimization with materials selection, electrolyte designs, and associated components for complete high performance balanced cell design.

This position and its efforts towards designing, executing, and implementing hands-on research and development will have a strategic impact on the commercial rollout of Sionic’s silicon battery designs and electrolyte products. This position is a rare opportunity to be at the forefront of growing a startup into a flourishing business.

Key Responsibilities :

• Act as team lead in electrolyte product development activities.
• Conduct materials, formulation, and design evaluations for new product versions and new generations of electrolyte products.
• Design and develop electrolyte formulations to meet customer requirements for both conventional and next-gen Li-ion battery chemistries.
• Compose and conduct experiments on prototype cells including but not limited to electrochemical testing, abuse tests, and cell teardowns.
• Design and execute experiments based on DOE and Taguchi methodologies.
• Method development to implement new and existing techniques to advance research and development goals.
• Create empirical and theoretical models to guide electrolyte and battery designs.
• Analyze and present technical results to management and customers.
• Support battery design and manufacturing as a subject matter expert in electrolytes

Qualifications :

• At least 5 years of experience in the Li-ion battery field, with a focus on the implementation of novel materials in next-generation chemistries.
• Master’s, Ph.D., or equivalent experience in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
• Strong background in the characterization, formulation and implementation of electrolytes preferred.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of cell lithium-ion battery materials, components, performance, cell testing/data analysis, and failure modes.
• Proficiency in electrolyte characterization techniques, prototype cell assembly, electrochemical testing techniques, working in a glovebox or dry room.
• Familiarity with DOE, FMEA and Taguchi methodologies preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to combine theory with empirical observation.
• Ability to interact effectively with suppliers, partners, vendors, and colleagues.
• Self-motivated, persistent, hands-on, and results-oriented.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• High degree of professionalism and maturity with good judgment.
• Passion for innovation in the energy storage space.

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.