Senior Battery Process Engineer - Cell Engineering

Anthro; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity

Generous PTO and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Diversity and inclusive environment

Job summary

Anthro is seeking a Senior Battery Process Engineer to join the Cell Engineering Team in Alameda, CA. You will help develop and deploy the lithium-ion polymer electrolyte, integrate with new cell designs, and scale production.

You will commission equipment, validate processes, run experiments, and analyze data with cross-functional partners, while maintaining safety and performance in a fast-paced startup environment. U.S. citizenship required.

Qualifications

• BS or PhD with required experience in battery industry and strong fundamentals
• 5+ years in battery industry for BS path; 3+ years with PhD path
• Familiar with lithium-ion cell design and production technologies
• Hands-on experience with slurry mixing and coating methods
• Able to manage complex projects with internal and external stakeholders
• U.S. citizenship is required

Responsibilities

• Leverage engineering fundamentals and deep industry knowledge to quickly advance new battery designs from concept to reality
• Specify and commission new equipment for lithium ion battery production
• Develop and validate new processes related to slurry, coating, and cell assembly processes
• Build, test, and analyze lithium-ion batteries
• Leverage productivity tools to efficiently analyze and share results with a wide range of internal and external partners
• Work in-person, on-site at Anthro’s lab in Alameda, CA, and travel to partner locations as-needed

Skills

Lithium-ion battery knowledge

Slurry mixing & coating

Project management

Education

B.S. in relevant engineering field

Ph.D. in relevant engineering field

Job description

About the Job

As a Senior Battery Process Engineer on the Cell Engineering Team you will help to develop and deploy Anthro Energy's industry-leading lithium-ion polymer electrolyte. Through advanced cell design and state-of-the-art manufacturing you will help Anthro create new battery products with unmatched safety and performance. A successful candidate will have a robust understanding of engineering fundamentals, lithium-ion industry experience, creativity, and an appreciation for a fast-paced startup environment.

The Cell Engineering Team is responsible for integrating Anthro polymer electrolyte with cutting-edge cell designs and production processes. The Senior Engineer will identify opportunities for improvement to both the cell architecture and the process, and make those improvements a reality through rapid, cross-functional R&D. This role requires collaboration with internal and external partners to ensure Anthro batteries achieve the highest performance possible using scalable production methods. You will be expected to take a hands‑on role in commissioning new equipment, developing new processes, executing experiments, and analyzing complex datasets. You will help harmonize innovation and creativity with scale and customer requirements.

What you will do

• Leverage engineering fundamentals and deep industry knowledge to quickly advance new battery designs from concept to reality
• Specify and commission new equipment for lithium ion battery production
• Develop and validate new processes related to slurry, coating, and cell assembly processes
• Build, test, and analyze lithium-ion batteries
• Leverage productivity tools to efficiently analyze and share results with a wide range of internal and external partners
• Work in-person, on-site at Anthro’s lab in Alameda, CA, and travel to partner locations as‑needed

• B.S. in relevant engineering field with 5+ years experience in the battery industry
• or Ph.D. in relevant engineering field with 3+ years experience in the battery industry
• Familiar with lithium-ion cell design and current cell production technologies
• Hands‑on experience with lithium ion actives slurry mixing and coating methods
• Comfortable managing complex projects with internal and external stake holders
• Ambitious, looking to increase your responsibility in a fast growing company
• U.S. citizenship required

• Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with experience
• Generous paid time off and sick days in addition to Holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for team members and dependents
• Diverse and inclusive work environment