Electrode Process Engineer — Scale-Up Leader

Blue Current; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 125,100 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Current in Hayward, California, is seeking a Staff Electrode Process Engineer to develop, optimize, and scale electrode manufacturing processes from pilot to high-volume production. You will collaborate with cell engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to drive process improvements and ensure robust, scalable methods.

The role requires hands-on experience with slurry-based electrode processes, experience selecting processing equipment, and leadership in cross-functional projects

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience developing and optimizing slurry-based electrode manufacturing processes across mixing, coating, drying, and calendering operations.
• Track record of defining process specifications and QA/QC protocols, including critical parameter identification and measurement methods.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical work and communicating findings to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Leads electrode process improvement and scale-up plans across mixing, coating, drying, and calendering operations.
• Establishes process specifications, critical parameter ranges, and qualification criteria for electrode manufacturing.
• Drives QA/QC system development in partnership with Quality team and defines measurement philosophies.

Skills

Slurry rheology

Statistical methods

Data analysis

Education

PhD with 3+ years

Master's with 6+ years

Bachelor's with 8+ years

Job description

Blue Current in Hayward, California, is seeking a Staff Electrode Process Engineer to develop, optimize, and scale electrode manufacturing processes from pilot to high-volume production. You will collaborate with cell engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to drive process improvements and ensure robust, scalable methods.

The role requires hands-on experience with slurry-based electrode processes, experience selecting processing equipment, and leadership in cross-functional projects