Senior Process Engineer - Anode Materials

Morganphilips; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Morganphilips in Vancouver, Canada, seeks a Senior Process Engineer- Anode Materials to drive process optimization and scale-up across production lines for advanced battery materials.

The role focuses on design and implementation of coating, pretreatment, and graphitization steps, with emphasis on reproducibility, quality, and collaboration with operations, QA, and maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrochemistry, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years in a top-tier Anode Active Material (AAM) company or similar battery materials environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead optimization and continuous improvement of production line processes for anode materials.
• Develop and maintain SOPs to improve yield and efficiency.
• Provide on-site technical support and guide QA to meet quality standards.
• Drive process design and scale-up from lab to mass production.

Skills

Process optimization

Scale-up

Manufacturing support

Statistical process control

Root-cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science/Chemical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Statistical software (e.g., Minitab)

Job description

Job Title: Senior Process Engineer- Anode Materials

Location: Vancouver, Canada

Reports to: Head of Process Engineering / CTO

Responsibilities

Process Optimization & Production Support

• Lead the optimization and continuous improvement of production line processes, including real-time monitoring and adjustment of critical parameters (e.g., temperature profiles, airflow rates).
• Develop, standardize, and maintain comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to enhance product yield, production efficiency, and operational consistency.
• Provide on-site technical support, track production schedules, and directly guide QA teams to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Proactively identify and resolve technical challenges arising during manufacturing to minimize downtime and defects.

Material & Process Design

• Drive the process design for anode materials, including surface modification strategies (e.g., coating, doping) and microstructure control to achieve target electrochemical performance.
• Lead key process steps in the anode value chain: raw material selection and pretreatment, granulation, coating, graphitization, carbonization, and finished product processing.

Scale-Up & Mass Production Implementation

• Oversee the technology transfer from laboratory-scale formulations to pilot-scale and ultimately full-scale mass production.
• Optimize critical manufacturing processes (granulation, coating, carbonization) to ensure batch-to-batch stability and reproducibility.
• Troubleshoot and resolve scale-up challenges, ensuring seamless integration of new processes into existing production lines.

Failure Analysis & Problem Solving

• Conduct in-depth root-cause analysis at the material level for battery performance issues, including lithium plating, gas swelling, and cycle degradation.
• Translate failure analysis findings into actionable process or formulation improvements.

Technical Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Prepare, revise, and maintain all technical documents related to product specifications, process parameters, and control plans.
• Lead or contribute to technical research and improvement initiatives, proposing innovative solutions to elevate the company’s overall process technology capability.

Requirements

Education

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrochemistry, or a closely related field. Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) is preferred.

Professional Experience

• At least 3 years of hands‑on experience in a top‑tier Anode Active Material (AAM) company or other organizations specializing in anode material manufacturing.
• Demonstrated track record in process engineering, scale‑up, and production support within the lithium‑ion battery materials industry.

Technical Expertise

• Deep understanding of anode material synthesis, surface modification techniques, and microstructure‑property‑performance relationships.
• Practical experience with key manufacturing processes such as granulation, coating, carbonization, and graphitization.
• Proficient in process parameter optimization (temperature, pressure, flow, etc.) and statistical process control.
• Strong knowledge of failure analysis methodologies related to battery cell performance (e.g., lithium plating, gas evolution, capacity fade).

Core Competencies

• Proven ability to transition formulations from R&D to pilot and mass production, with a focus on scalability and consistency.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a data‑driven and systematic approach.
• Ability to work effectively on the production floor, collaborating with operations, quality, and maintenance teams.

Language & Communication

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (equivalent to CET-6 or above), with the ability to clearly document technical processes and present findings to cross‑functional teams.