Scientist/Engineer, Cell Engineering

Voya Energy; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

100% employer paid medical, dental, &

Job summary

Voya Energy in Hayward, CA seeks scientists and engineers to help develop and scale the cell architecture for our proprietary metal-air fuel cell. You will play a leading role in setting the scientific direction of the company.

We value researchers with a track record in electrochemical cell design and experience moving concepts from the lab to pilot and production-ready systems. This is a full-time on-site role with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Track record of developing novel electrochemical cell architectures.
• Experience with cross-functional teams for system or device development.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and validate a high-power metal-air fuel cell for Voya’s generator.
• Develop novel current collector and electrode architectures to improve cell power, efficiency, and durability.
• Work with materials scientists to select cathode, anode, and electrolyte materials and form-factor.
• Scale and demonstrate your cell from lab to pilot and production-ready systems.

Skills

Electrochemical design

Cross-functional teamwork

Startup environment

Lab-to-production scaling

Tools

Flow-based systems

Characterization equipment

Job description

Voya Energy is commercializing a groundbreaking metal-based fuel to rapidly deploy reliable, clean, affordable electricity anywhere on Earth. Our breakthrough technology allows us to convert abundant, high-energy, recycled metals into a powerful, safe, durable fuel. We are also creating a foundational new category of energy generation devices, delivering fast access to power, free from the limitations of the grid. We are assembling a highly-experienced team of visionary founders, tenacious researchers, multi-disciplinary first principles engineers, battle-tested operators and world-class investors to deliver on Voya’s ambitious mission. Join us in fueling our electric future.

Position Summary:

As one of the first members of the Voya team, you will have a key role in the development of the company.

We’re looking for scientists and engineers who are passionate about research, innovation, and entrepreneurship to help develop and scale the cell architecture for Voya’s proprietary metal-air fuel cell. The successful candidate will take a leading role in setting the scientific direction of the company.

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and validate a high-power metal-air fuel cell for Voya’s generator.

• Develop novel current collector and electrode architectures to improve cell power, efficiency, and durability.

• Work with Voya’s material scientists to select and optimize cathode, anode, and electrolyte materials and form-factor.

• Work with Voya’s product development team to scale and demonstrate your cell from lab to pilot and production-intent systems.

Qualifications:

• Track record of developing novel electrochemical cell architectures. Experience with flow-based systems (e.g. fuel cells, flow batteries, electrolyzers) preferred.

• Experience working with cross-functional teams, preferably for system or device development.

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, start-up environment

• Results-oriented with a strong sense urgency

Location: Hayward, CA. Full-time on-site.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with experience

• Unlimited PTO

• 100% employer paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) plan