Lead, Solid-State Battery Tech & Roadmap

Ampcera Inc.; Tucson, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

PTO and sick leave

401k match

Stock options

Job summary

Ampcera Inc. is a US-based innovator leading solid-state battery development. We seek a Manager, Battery Technology to guide a cross-functional team of scientists, engineers, and technicians and to define the technology roadmap.

The role involves coordinating external vendors and partners, advancing cathode/anode materials, and driving government grant initiatives while producing technical reports and SOPs. Strong leadership and English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field with 5+ years of relevant industry experience (or equivalent).
• Experience developing solid-state batteries involving sulfide, halide, or oxyhalide chemistries.
• Knowledge of electrode dry processing for solid-state batteries.
• Knowledge of electrode wet processing (e.g., slot-die coating, reverse roll coating) for solid-state batteries.
• Experience managing a cross-functional team of scientists, engineers, and technicians.
• Experience with cathode active materials such as NMC, LCO, LFP, and other next-generation cathodes.
• Experience with anode active materials such as Li, Si, Gr, and next-generation anodes.
• Proficiency in electrochemical testing methods (EIS, HPPC, GITT, GCPL).
• Proficiency in characterization techniques (SEM, EDS, XRD, XPS, TGA/DTA).
• Experience in development and optimization of solid-state batteries, including producing/testing pouch cells.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of the solid-state battery team, comprised of scientists, engineers, and technicians.
• Plan the technology roadmap and identify/onboard external vendors and partners as needed to reach target milestones.
• Screen external chemical suppliers and vendors (active material, carbon, binder, solvent, etc.).
• Work with the solid-electrolyte team to provide feedback on handling and performance.
• Write government grant proposals and manage government-funded projects when active.
• Write technical reports and develop standard operating procedures.
• Mentor and develop team members, providing technical guidance and performance feedback.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Team management

Fluent English

Project planning

Electrochemical testing

Education

Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

Electrochemical testers (EIS, HPPC, GITT, GCPL)

SEM, EDS, XRD, XPS instruments

Slot-die coating equipment

Reverse-roll coating techniques

Job description

Ampcera Inc. is a US-based innovator leading solid-state battery development. We seek a Manager, Battery Technology to guide a cross-functional team of scientists, engineers, and technicians and to define the technology roadmap.

The role involves coordinating external vendors and partners, advancing cathode/anode materials, and driving government grant initiatives while producing technical reports and SOPs. Strong leadership and English communication are essential.