R&D Cathode Engineer

BASQUEVOLT; Vitoria; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading battery technology company in Spain is seeking an experienced R&D Cathode Engineer to advance the development of cathode materials for solid-state and semi-solid-state batteries. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrochemical background, hands-on laboratory experience, and a passion for innovative battery technologies. Join an international team fostering creativity and collaboration in a flexible work environment.

Servicios

Relocation package

Supportive onboarding

Health and well-being benefits

Training programs in English and Spanish

Work-life balance

Formación

• Strong electrochemical background and familiarity with non-destructive battery cell analysis tools.
• 2 years industrial experience in cathode material development and qualification.
• Experience working with lithium metal anodes is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Leading cathode development projects and ensuring milestone deliverables.
• Building supplier networks for cathode materials.
• Optimizing cathode formulations for cell performance.

Conocimientos

Strong electrochemical background

Hands-on laboratory experience

Creativity in interdisciplinary environments

Familiarity with battery analysis tools

Educación

MSc or PhD in electrochemistry, chemical engineering, or materials science

Herramientas

EIS

3-electrode cells

Descripción del empleo

Your role:

R&D Cathode Engineer is responsible for advancing the development of cathode materials for solid-state and semi-solid-state battery technologies. This position leads cathode development projects, optimizes material formulations, and builds strategic supplier relationships.

Main functions:

• Leading cathode development to achieve project goal and on-time milestone deliverables.
• Building the supplier's network for cathode active materials.
• Improving cathode/semi solid and solid-state electrolyte interface at high voltage.
• Developing cathode material for fast charging in semi solid and solid-state battery configurations.
• Optimizing cathode formulation, loading and density for cell optimum performance.
• Understanding cathode failure modes during semi solid and solid-state battery cycling and storage.
• Analysing cathode active material interfacial behaviour with semi solid and solid-state electrolytes.
• Conducting electrode design, proof of concept DOE, down selection, process scale up and materials/semi product analysis whilst studying of various cathode materials and their technical roadmaps and strategy.
• Working with cell design, semi solid-state, solid-state engineers, and material suppliers to develop Basquevolt’s cathode in design compatibility and prospect for promising suppliers in business-wise perspective.
• Identifying and generating new ideas to strengthen intellectual properties, by developing your own as well as the group’s expertise in this field, exploring new techniques and contribute to the growth of the knowledge domain.
• Working closely with the prototype testing team to organize DOE at pouch cell level.
• Organizing material characterization together with the material qualification team.

What We Offer

• International Environment: Join a diverse team of young professionals with more than 17 nationalities, fostering a positive intercultural atmosphere.
• Relocation Package: We assist you in making your move to Spain as smooth as possible, offering support in all immigration and bureaucratic processes (health system, accommodation, bank appointments, traffic license, scholarship, and anything you may need!).
• Supportive Onboarding: From day one, we will guide you through everything about the company, ensuring seamless integration.
• Work-life balance: We embrace flexibility, remote work and promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Summer Schedule: Enjoy reduced hours during the summer and celebrate shorter Fridays throughout the year.
• Health and Well-being: Enjoy company-paid life insurance, additional health benefits, Spain's free education and healthcare systems and options for exemptions on taxes.
• Training programs: We encourage employees to keep learning. We offer English and Spanish lessons too.

Interested? Here is our recruitment process

• Initial Contact: Your first interaction will be with our People team.
• Technical Interview: Meet the department manager for a technical interview. We aim for a swift process, potentially involving two interviews.

Requisitos:

Main Requirements

Education:

• MSc, PhD in electrochemistry, chemical engineering, or materials science, in particular in the field of lithium batteries and related electrochemical systems.

Experience:

• Strong electrochemical background and familiarity with non-destructive battery cell analysis tools such as EIS, 3-electrode cells, dQ/dV curve analysis, as well as material spectro-electrochemical analysis and characterization.
• 2 years industrial experience in the area of cathode material development, qualification, and deep understanding of the challenges associated with the cathode/solid or semi-solid electrolyte interface.
• Strong Hands-on laboratory experience.
• Experience working with lithium metal anodes is preferred.
• We expect high readiness to work with strong engagement and creativity in an interdisciplinary and international environment.

Languages:

• Fluent in English; proficiency in Spanish and other European languages is advantageous.