Lithium-ion Cell Process Engineer

Responsibilities

Physical Sciences Inc. has openings in our Imperia Batteries® division for individuals with strong technical and communication skills to join our team. Candidates are sought who are effective in working in a team environment to develop, manufacture and commercialize innovative lithium-ion cell and battery designs based on advanced materials for DOD and commercial customers.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform validation of new manufacturing equipment including performing IQ, OQ, PQ and optimization of operating parameters.
• Investigate implementation of new materials into existing and future cell designs from powder to finished cell.
• Troubleshoot equipment and manage preventative maintenance workflow.
• Statistical analysis of process distributions and yields from electrode coating to cell testing.
• Propose methods for continuous improvement of existing processes to improve product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and workplace safety.
• Implement novel manufacturing techniques for next-generation lithium-ion cells.
• Interface with R&D and production staff for the transition of new cell designs from development to production.
• Develop tooling and fixturing to support manufacturing and R&D efforts.
• Author SOPs and train technicians after the implementation of a new process or equipment.

Candidates should have earned at minimum a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline with experience in the development, scale-up and production of energy storage solutions. A background in lithium-ion cell manufacturing, process development, automation, statistical analysis and quality management systems are highly valued and encouraged to apply. Seeking candidates with strong organizational skills with a desire/ability to manage multiple tasks.

Excellent English written and oral communication skills are required.

U.S. Citizenship is required.

Pay Range: $95,000 – $115,000 annually

PSI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.