Lead R&D Battery Electrolyte Scientist

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Des Plaines
Posted on: September 16, 2023

Job Description:

Innovate to solve the world's most important challengesBe responsible for providing technical expertise on a variety of projects and programs. You will use your expert knowledge of engineering discipline and standards, processes and tools to complete and ensure compliance of various projects. You are the point of contact for external customers and you may participate in development of new business opportunities and product linesKEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support research and development of the next-generation lithium-ion battery electrolyte materials
• Serve as the local expert for fundamental mechanisms and electrochemistry taking place within lithium-ion battery electrolyte and liquid/solid interface during battery cycling
• Work closely with cross-functional R&D teams to develop core technologies, including but not limited to creation of novel and unprecedented electrolyte chemicals and formulations; measurement and data analysis to identify critical factors for cell lifetime and/or performance; reduction of battery performance data to fundamental mechanistic insight hands-on fabrication of electrochemical test cells; initialization and monitoring of battery testing
• Design of advanced electrolyte formulations for various cathodes material to achieve cell performance targets
• Generation of knowledge from battery cycling data and performance metrics to guide ideation, creation, and development of future electrolyte chemicals
• Guide understanding of potential failure mechanisms in battery cells
  • YOU MUST HAVE
    • M.S. in Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
    • 5+ years of battery materials and/or electrochemistry experience (academia and/or industry)
    • Due to U.S. export control laws, must be a US citizen, permanent resident, or have a protected status
    • Experience developing electrolyte chemicals and electrolyte formulations (including, but not limited to novel chemical synthesis)
    • Experience in synthesis of liquid electrolyte components (Li salt, solvent, additives)WE VALUE
      • PhD in Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.----3+ years of industrial experience in the lithium rechargeable cells
      • Demonstrated experience with electrochemical characterization e.g. cyclic voltammetry, impedance spectroscopy, cycle life testing, and abuse testing
      • Demonstrated capability of designing experiments to enable clear results that drive decisions in an industrial R&D environment
      • Ability to ensure a high level of scientific rigor is applied to all projects
      • Desire to work collaboratively with many internal teams in new molecule ideation, discovery, creation, and application
      • Familiarity with statistical analyses and Design of Experiments (DOE)
      • Ability to plan, develop, and execute DOE for fabrication and testing of lithium-ion batteries
      • A passion for scientific curiosity and creativity
      • An open, honest, and team-oriented personality
      • Eagerness to get involved in hands-on work, with a positive attitude and desire to acquire new skills quickly
      • Creativity and desire in pushing the frontiers of science and knowledge to contribute positively to the growth of
      • Honeywell Advanced Materials--Additional Information
        JOB ID: req413244Category: EngineeringLocation: 50 E Algonquin Rd,Des Plaines,Illinois,60017-5016,United StatesExemptDue to US export control laws, must be a US citizen, permanent resident or have protected status.Global (ALL)Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

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