Senior Electrochemist

Would you like to join the European Energetic Transition? FAAM is building a Gigafactory in Teverola for the production of cells, modules, and battery packs for Electric Vehicles, Energy Storage, Industrial, and Special applications. This is to be underpinned by a strong R&D Department. In joining us you will take part in a very strategic project for the European lithium battery value chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct electrochemical test on different form factor cells
• Demonstrate scalability of new processes and materials, through coin cells, to single and multi-layer pouch cells.
• Interpretation and analysis of data for R&D team and support to Production. This includes making recommendations to management.
• Manage the electrochemical test team
• Work with the R&D team to evaluate new technologies and processes.
• Support the effective technology transfer of new designs to the production team.
• Support management in the deployment of a Technology Roadmap – including (but not limited to) technologies, active materials and processing.
• Participate in European and global conferences and represent the company.
• Support the construction/improvement of the R&D team.

Requirements

• PhD (Chemistry, Physics, Engineering or related field)
• Post-doctoral experience in electrochemical testing of metal ion batteries or industrial experience of the equivalent (5+ years)
• Strong knowledge of cathode and anode materials, as well as other components (e.g. separators/electrodes, battery devices, etc.)
• Experience in the manufacturing process of Li-on cells
• Experience in R&D projects
• Fluency in English (oral and written) is a MUST
• Fluency in Italian (oral and written) is a PLUS
• Ability to work under pressure, with flexibility and to manage tight deadlines

Work conditions

• Location in Teverola, Caserta, Southern Italy
• Live and work close to Naples, Costiera Amalfitana, Capri, and Rome
• Stimulating work environment in a pleasant office setting alongside your team
• Full-time job
• Salary to be defined with Management (negotiable)
• Competitive conditions, including a free healthcare system based on the Italian public system, and company-managed pension schemes
• Start date: ASAP, on-site

Useful Links

• FAAM Website
• State aid: Commission approves €3.2 billion public support by seven Member States for a pan-European research and innovation project in all segments of the battery value chain
• For application send an email to: hr@faam.com
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