Senior Battery Process Engineer - Cell Engineering

Activate; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Medical coverage

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Anthro Energy is seeking a Senior Battery Process Engineer to join our Cell Engineering Team in Alameda, CA. You will help develop and deploy our lithium-ion polymer electrolyte, advancing cell design and scalable manufacturing in a fast-paced startup environment.

You will commission equipment, develop processes for slurry, coating, and assembly, and work with internal and external partners to drive high-performance batteries from concept to production on-site in the Bay Area.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering with 5+ years in the battery industry or PhD with 3+ years in battery industry
• Familiar with lithium-ion cell design and current production technologies
• Hands-on slurry mixing and coating experience in lithium-ion cells
• Comfortable managing complex projects with internal and external stake holders
• U.S. citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Leverage engineering fundamentals to advance new battery designs from concept to production
• Specify and commission equipment for lithium-ion battery production
• Develop and validate processes for slurry, coating, and cell assembly
• Build, test, and analyze lithium-ion batteries
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to scale production methods
• Work on-site at Anthro Energy's lab in Alameda, CA and travel as needed

Skills

Lithium-ion design

Slurry-coating expertise

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PhD in engineering

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