Senior Battery Process Engineer - Cell Engineering

Anthro; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Generous PTO and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Diverse 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 a lithium-ion polymer electrolyte, advancing designs through rapid R&D and scale-up while collaborating with internal and external partners.

You will lead equipment commissioning, process development for slurry and coating, and hands-on cell assembly and testing. This is a fast-moving startup environment requiring ownership and strong problem-solving.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering with 5+ years in battery industry or PhD with 3+ years in battery industry.
• Familiar with lithium-ion cell design and production technologies.
• Hands-on experience with slurry mixing and coating methods.

Responsibilities

• Advance battery designs from concept to production-ready.
• Specify and commission new equipment for battery production.
• Develop and validate processes related to slurry, coating, and cell assembly.
• Build, test, and analyze lithium-ion cells.
• Share results with internal and external partners.
• Work on-site at Anthro’s lab in Alameda, CA; travel as needed.

Skills

Battery design

Project management

Data analysis

Stakeholder mgmt

Lab skills

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PhD in engineering

Tools

Coating equipment

Slurry mixing equipment

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