Director, Cathode Development

Role Description

This is an opportunity to take on a technical leadership role in the early stages of an exciting energy storage technology startup. We are looking for an experienced technical leader to drive the development of the cathode components of our novel long-duration energy storage system. The ideal candidate will bring a demonstrated track record of cross-functional technical leadership, including chemistry/materials, mechanical design, and process engineering, to drive achievement of significant milestones on aggressive timelines. The ideal candidate will bring direct experience in the development of sheeted electrodes produced by roll-to-roll manufacturing processes, including having driven a product from the laboratory/bench scale to high-volume production. You will bring a strong systems-level approach to problem definition and problem-solving.

What You’ll Do
  • Lead the development of sheeted cathode electrodes, including:
  • Formulation definition and development, culminating in robust component specifications
  • Process definition and development
  • Process scale-up
  • Develop and de-risk a component manufacturing scale-up roadmap inclusive of process method downselection and, as needed, capital equipment selection & procurement
  • Establish in-house low-volume production capability to support internal development and system prototyping using using fabrication methods with clear translation to high-volume manufacturing methods
  • Define and implement a robust quality management approach 
  • Hire, develop, and lead a world-class team of engineers to achieve these outcomes; play an active role in the technical recruiting process

What We’re Looking For
  • Degree (BS or higher) in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
  • 10-15 years professional experience in product design and development, preferably with a mix of early-stage development and later-stage production experience. Areas of prior experience preferably include:
  • Electrochemical systems and electrode development. This may include batteries, capacitors, flow batteries, fuel cells, or other devices.
  • Roll-to-roll sheet product development and manufacturing
  • Process development and scale-up
  • Demonstrated track record of leading innovative cross-functional teams to deliver outstanding results on tight timelines and budgets.

Characteristics
  • Enjoy the fast paced, results driven environment of a startup
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills a must!
  • Hands-on approach to creative engineering problem solving; willing to “roll up the sleeves” when needed
  • Champion for safety at all scales of the company’s development
  • Comfortable using cutting-edge modeling tools and approaches to enable rapid design iteration and improvement
  • Data-driven decision maker with high attention to detail
  • High personal accountability with a team-first approach
  • Able to work well in cross-disciplinary project teams and deliver results

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