Battery Materials Engineer — Lab & Testing

Graphenix Development; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Graphenix Development Inc. (GDI) in Rochester, NY, seeks a Battery Materials Engineer to advance silicon anode research and battery cell testing. You will operate lab equipment, construct cells, and perform materials characterization in a fast‑paced startup environment.

Reporting to a Senior Battery Materials Engineer, you will collaborate with internal and external partners, analyze data, document results, and contribute to IP and business development. Travel up to 30% may be required.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or MS in Physical Sciences preferred, or a BS with 2+ years relevant experience.
• Experience making and characterizing materials in a lab.
• Familiarity with SEM/EDS, TEM, XRD, TGA.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage laboratory testing equipment including battery cycler systems.
• Construct coin/pouch cells for testing (up to 35% of workload).
• Provide engineering analysis on component impact on cell performance.
• Prepare summary reports and present results.
• Interact with collaborators inside and outside the organization.
• Support business development and IP portfolio expansion.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Material characterization

Engineering fundamentals

Safety compliance

Education

BS in Engineering

MS in Physical Sciences

Tools

SEM/EDS

TEM

XRD

TGA

Battery cycler

CVD processes

Glovebox

Dry room operations

Job description

Graphenix Development Inc. (GDI) in Rochester, NY, seeks a Battery Materials Engineer to advance silicon anode research and battery cell testing. You will operate lab equipment, construct cells, and perform materials characterization in a fast‑paced startup environment.

Reporting to a Senior Battery Materials Engineer, you will collaborate with internal and external partners, analyze data, document results, and contribute to IP and business development. Travel up to 30% may be required.