Research Design Engineer

Lorven Technologies Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lorven Technologies Inc. is seeking a Design Research Engineer to advance battery research, experiment, and innovation. You will work on challenging energy-storage problems, test hypotheses, and contribute to material characterization and cell development.

The role demands 2+ years of relevant experience and a strong foundation in battery materials, electrochemistry, and data analysis, with collaboration across engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent research experience.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical, research, problem-solving, and experimental skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and develop solutions for challenging battery and energy-storage problems.
• Design and execute experiments to test hypotheses.
• Perform scientific analysis of test and experimental data.
• Support battery material characterization and cell development.
• Research cathode and anode chemistries, including LFP.
• Work on battery performance modeling and cell qualification.
• Support battery cell manufacturing and new cell design.
• Investigate battery material recycling and resource circularity.
• Research rare-earth materials and battery manufacturing processes.
• Utilize Agile methodologies for research initiatives.
• Manage project schedules, resources, budgets, and research direction.
• Communicate new research concepts and technical findings to engineering teams and management.
• Collaborate with internal and external technical partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Experimentation

Communication & collaboration

Independent work

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science/Materials Science/Chemistry/Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical

Tools

Battery testing equipment

Job description

Experience: 2+ Years Relevant Experience

Domain: Battery Research / Cell Development / Materials & Manufacturing

We are looking for a Design Research Engineer passionate about research, experimentation, innovation, and solving complex engineering challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and develop solutions for challenging battery and energy-storage problems
• Design and execute experiments to test hypotheses
• Perform scientific analysis of test and experimental data
• Support battery material characterization and cell development
• Research cathode and anode chemistries, including Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP)
• Work on battery performance modeling and cell qualification
• Support battery cell manufacturing and new cell design
• Investigate battery material recycling and resource circularity
• Research rare-earth materials and battery manufacturing processes
• Utilize Agile methodologies for research and sensing initiatives
• Manage project schedules, resources, budgets, and research direction
• Communicate new research concepts and technical findings to engineering teams and management
• Collaborate with internal and external technical partners

Candidates with experience in areas such as:

• Battery R&D / Battery Engineering
• Battery Materials / Materials Science
• Cell Design & Development
• Battery Manufacturing
• Electrochemistry / Chemistry
• Lithium-Ion / LFP Batteries
• Battery Performance Modeling
• Energy Storage Research

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent research experience
• 2+ years of relevant experience
• Strong analytical, research, problem-solving, and experimental skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Willingness to continuously learn and develop new technical expertise