Battery Test and Design Engineer

Role Overview

We are seeking a high performing Engineer to support R&D, scale-up, and process optimization in the energy and advanced materials sector. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience across thin film coatings, polymer chemistry, electrochemistry, and lab-to-pilot scale operations.

This is an onsite role in Rochester, New York. Annual salary is commensurate with experience.

This role is well-suited for engineers passionate about next‑generation technologies such as:

Thin‑film solar materials

Solid-state or polymer electrolytes

Advanced membranes and coatings

Energy storage materials

Sustainable fuels and catalytic processes

Key Responsibilities:

* Conduct experimental research on energy-relevant polymer systems, thin film coatings, and advanced material formulations.

* Operate and troubleshoot laboratory thin-film fabrication tools.

* Scale up chemistries from benchtop synthesis to liter-scale and continuous roll-to-roll manufacturing.

* Use electrochemical characterization techniques such as cyclic voltammetry and EIS to characterize new materials.

* Execute Design of Experiments (DoE) to improve material quality, purity, yield, and process reproducibility.

Characterize materials using:

UV/Vis spectroscopy

Optical density measurements

Rheology

Mechanical/tensile testing

Produce detailed documentation

Present research findings and optimization results to engineering teams, technical sponsors, and external partners.

Required Qualifications:

* B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry or related discipline

Strong academic foundation in:

Transport phenomena

Reaction engineering

Thermodynamics

Mass transfer

Hands-on experience with:

Thin-film coatings and materials processing

Polymer formulation and testing

Proficiency in:

MATLAB

Excel (including VBA)

Microsoft Office Suite

Strong communication skills, with experience presenting results to sponsors or stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience with coin cell and/or pouch cell assembly

* Familiarity with electrochemical characterization techniques such as electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and cyclic voltammetry.

* Familiarity with roll-to-roll processing, scalable coating systems, or pilot-scale manufacturing.

Knowledge of materials used in:

Photovoltaics

Hydrogen and energy systems

Batteries or electrochemical devices

Sustainable chemical processes

EOE Policy Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Estimated Salary: $75,000 - $95,000

Experience Level: 0-5 Years