Battery Prototyping Engineer, Pouch Cells Lead

UBC; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of British Columbia's Battery Innovation Center seeks a Research Engineer to lead pouch cell prototyping and dry electrode lines. You will collaborate across teams to advance battery projects and deliver scalable manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities include SOP development, process optimization, and coordinating researchers and industry partners to meet project goals in a fast-paced research environment.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering or Applied Science. Minimum of one year of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Leads the commissioning and operation of the battery pouch cell prototyping line and dry electrode manufacturing line in close collaboration with the equipment vendor and internal stakeholders
• Develops, standardizes, and maintains SOPs for electrode fabrication, pouch cell assembly, and equipment operation
• Proactively identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves technical issues related to pouch cell equipment and dry room operations to minimize downtime and maximize productivity
• Works alongside faculty members, graduate students, and external industry partners to design new processes and recipes for battery projects related to the pouch cell and dry electrode lines
• Leads end-to-end experiment design and optimization for electrode materials, driving development from raw materials through electrode manufacturing and pouch cell fabrication for industry-sponsored projects
• Ensures safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all battery manufacturing equipment while maintaining compliance with laboratory safety protocols
• Provides hands on technical support, coordinates project schedules, and guides the research personnel to ensure high-quality execution of research and development activities
• Leads or contributes to research and continuous improvement initiatives that advance the Center's battery prototyping capabilities
• Serves as the primary technical lead for pouch cell development projects, partnering with academic and industrial clients to understand application requirements, define project scope, and deliver technical solutions aligned with the Center's expertise, resources, and manufacturing capabilities
• Provides technical consultation throughout project execution and communicates progress, technical findings, and recommendations to stakeholders

Skills

Process engineering

Manufacturing scale-up

Battery materials & cell development

Electrode & cell manufacturing

Statistical process control

Data analysis

English communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering or Applied Science

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Web browsers

Email applications

Job description

The University of British Columbia's Battery Innovation Center seeks a Research Engineer to lead pouch cell prototyping and dry electrode lines. You will collaborate across teams to advance battery projects and deliver scalable manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities include SOP development, process optimization, and coordinating researchers and industry partners to meet project goals in a fast-paced research environment.