Chemical Engineer - R&D

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ABOUT EAGLEPICHER
Our company drives the electrification of defense, aviation and space, delivering a broad range of battery systems for demanding applications. We develop leading-edge products that support drones, undersea vessels, aircraft, rockets and satellites. For 100 years we have provided mission-critical power solutions to the defense, aviation and space markets. Eagle Picher provides custom battery assemblies, battery management systems, pyrotechnic devices and other power solutions.

This Chemical Engineering position will support R&D activities related to electrochemical cell development, including components such as electrodes, new materials, and process development. Activities span several battery systems and include powder handling, slurry mixing, web coating process, electrode characterization, and equipment research and refinement. The role involves both hands-on laboratory work and cross-functional team collaboration.

• Plan and establish engineering directives for powder handling, slurry mixing and web coating processes.
• Characterize electrode physical and electrochemical properties to optimize electrode processing.
• Understand cell and battery requirements and derive the material and component performance needed to develop a successful product.
• Perform material and component sub-assembly tests to support new cell designs.
• Develop handling and processing methods for new materials used in R&D or production of cells.
• Produce routine internal progress reports as well as formal technical reports for publication.
• Work productively as part of a team including other science and engineering specialties.
• Assist and contribute to the development of innovative new products with ideas, concepts, collaboration and intellectual properties.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Working under the direction and supervision of senior engineers or scientists, you will be able to:
• Plan and establish engineering directives for powder handling, slurry mixing and web coating process.
• Characterize electrode physical and electrochemical properties to optimize electrode processing.
• Understand cell and battery requirements and derive the material and component performance needed to develop a successful product.
• Perform material and component sub-assembly tests to support new cell designs.
• Develop handling and processing methods for new materials used in R&D or production of cells.
• Produce routine internal progress reports as well as formal technical reports for publication.
• Work productively as part of a team including other science and engineering specialties.
• Assist and contribute to development of innovative new products with ideas, concepts, collaboration and intellectual properties.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance;
• 10 paid holidays and PTO;
• Matching 401K;
• Annual Profit Sharing;
• Tuition reimbursement;
• Dependent scholarship programs.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Defense and Space Manufacturing