Cell Design Engineer / Battery Scientist (f/m/d)

• Serve as the foremost authority on battery chemistry, theoretical analysis, and core technology pre-development within the team, and lead innovation efforts in this domain.
• Collaborate with the VP R&D Battery to spearhead the development and commissioning of our battery material and process pre-development lab set up.
• Take ownership of Holyvolt’s growing R&D blueprint, driving it forward by managing and optimizing laboratory activities at the unit cell level.
• Engage in rigorous theoretical analysis to inform and guide experimental work, ensuring all processes align with cutting-edge advancements in solid state battery technology.
• Manage external pre-development partners specializing in battery materials and production processes to ensure seamless collaboration and integration of new technologies.
• Formulate and execute patent strategies in collaboration with the VP R&D Battery and internal and external IP experts to strengthen the company's intellectual property portfolio.
• Acquire, document, and spread knowledge concerning battery materials, chemistry, and pre-development methodologies.
• Develop and validate new battery materials and processes, ensuring their scalability and reliability for future production.
• Oversee the selection and management of certification partners and processes to ensure compliance with industry standards.

Your profile

• Strong Masters or Ph.D. in electrical engineering, physics, chemistry, or related fields.
• 5+ years experience in developing several battery cell generations from scratch with actual hands-on experience across all process steps.
• 5+ years experience in scaling a battery cell to full production volume with proven low scrap rates and high uptime.
• Extensive knowledge of solid-state architectures and chemistries.
• Good command of the entire value chain and production process, with a strong focus on testing and feedback.
• Accustomed to modeling of slurry-formulas vs. cell KPI dependencies.

Why us?

• Purpose: A real opportunity to accelerate the energy transition, maybe the biggest of the century if we do this right.
• Mastery: Work on cutting edge renewable energy products, applications, and intellectual property. Learn from seasoned founders and executives. Gain cross-cultural experience with colleagues and industry partners.
• Autonomy: A very flat organization with no limits to your contribution, learning, and growth.
• Cross-cultural setup: international team working in labs and offices in Stockholm and Munich.
• Attractive compensation, stock options, 30 days vacation, hybrid working, visa support.

About us

Join the Energy Revolution!

Are you ready to make a real impact in the world of energy? Join us in driving the transition to renewable energy and be part of an exciting journey towards a more sustainable future.

Our Mission: We are on a mission to power the planet with positive energy. Our vision is to be the leading force in renewable energy through pioneering new technologies.

What We Do: We develop a patented nano-paste screen-printing technology. It’s used in manufacturing of solar cells, batteries and heating, proven to have superior performance, at a much lower cost and a near-zero impact on the environment. Our technology is manufactured in Europe using only abundant non-toxic materials.

Your Role: Be part of groundbreaking projects, including from developing cutting-edge solar cell printing techniques to crafting game-changing solid-state batteries and ultra-efficient electric heaters, your contributions will directly impact the future of renewable energy.

Why Join Us: Work with a passionate, international team in an inclusive environment where your ideas matter. At our company, creativity and boldness are celebrated, and your work will help shape a cleaner, greener future.

Your Opportunity: Don’t wait for change—create it! Join us in revolutionizing the energy industry and making a lasting positive impact on the world by applying today!