An Additive Manufacturing Engineer develops and executes manufacturing process plans for additive manufacturing, which use a range of laser-based or advanced printing techniques to build up models layer by layer. Improves processes and plans, designs and executes tooling requirements. Develops operator training courses.
Full Time About Soelect Soelect, Inc. is an advanced battery technology company developing next generation lithium metal anodes, advanced electrode manufacturing technologies, and AI enabled material intelligence solutions. Our technology portfolio includes Lithium-X® , an advanced lithium metal anode platform for high energy density batteries, and Pen-AI™ Material Intelligence , an AI based material intelligence platform designed to convert image derived information into quantitative and actionable material insights. Soelect is expanding its R&D activities into Digital Twin, virtual factory, smart manufacturing, autonomous manufacturing, and AI integrated battery production systems . We are seeking a Senior Research Engineer, Battery & Digital Manufacturing who can connect battery science and manufacturing with emerging digital technologies and lead multidisciplinary R&D programs from concept through demonstration. Position Overview The Senior Research Engineer will lead and support advanced R&D programs involving: Battery materials and electrochemical systems Lithium metal and next generation battery technologies Electrode manufacturing Digital Twin technology Virtual factory development Smart manufacturing AI enabled manufacturing Manufacturing process modeling and optimization Closed loop and autonomous manufacturing Federal and commercial R&D programs This is not a conventional battery research position. The successful candidate will work at the intersection of battery science, manufacturing engineering, data, AI, process modeling, and Digital Twin technology . The engineer will work closely with Soelect's battery scientists, process engineers, AI development team, external research institutions, customers, and government partners to develop next generation intelligent battery manufacturing technologies. Key Responsibilities Conduct research and engineering activities for advanced technology development. Design, execute, and analyze experiments. Collect, process, visualize, and interpret experimental and engineering data. Develop quantitative approaches to solving physical and engineering problems. Support development of new materials, processes, devices, software, or analytical methodologies. Work with scientists, engineers, and software developers on multidisciplinary projects. Apply statistical, computational, or AI based tools to research and engineering problems. Develop prototypes and proof of concept systems. Conduct technical literature and patent research. Prepare technical reports, presentations, experimental documentation, and research summaries. Support customer and government funded R&D programs. Contribute to technical proposals and new research concepts. Participate in technology development from initial concept through experimental validation and demonstration. Research Areas Depending on the candidate's background and interests, projects may involve: Advanced materials Lithium metal and next generation batteries Electrochemistry Materials characterization Advanced manufacturing Smart manufacturing Computer vision and image analysis Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Physical AI Digital Twin Data science and scientific computing Sensors and instrumentation Automation and process control Edge AI and FPGA technologies Candidates are not expected to have experience in all of these areas . Qualifications Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in a STEM discipline. Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities. Ability to learn unfamiliar technical subjects quickly. Ability to independently investigate and solve technical problems. Strong quantitative reasoning and data analysis skills. Good technical communication and documentation skills. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary R&D environment. Curiosity and willingness to work across conventional academic and engineering boundaries. STEM Backgrounds Welcome Relevant backgrounds may include, but are not limited to: Materials Science and Engineering Chemical Engineering Chemistry Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Physics Mathematics Statistics Data Science Industrial Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Biomedical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Applied Science Other STEM disciplines Preferred Qualifications Experience in one or more of the following areas is beneficial but not required: Laboratory research Experimental design Materials characterization Battery or electrochemical research Python, MATLAB, C++, or other programming languages Data analysis and visualization AI or Machine Learning Computer vision Image processing Digital Twin or simulation Automation or smart manufacturing Sensors or instrumentation FPGA or embedded systems Statistical analysis Technical proposal writing Federal R&D programs SBIR, STTR, DoD, DOE, DARPA, or other U.S. Government research programs What We Are Looking For We are looking for problem solvers, not a specific degree title . You may be a materials scientist interested in AI, a mechanical engineer interested in batteries, a physicist interested in manufacturing, a chemist interested in data science, or a computer scientist interested in understanding the physical world. What matters most is your ability to: Understand the Problem → Develop a Hypothesis → Design an Approach → Generate or Analyze Data → Interpret the Physics → Build a Solution We particularly value candidates who are intellectually curious, hands on, comfortable learning outside their original discipline, and excited about developing technologies that do not yet have established solutions. Why Join Soelect At Soelect, research does not stay within a single discipline.
Our projects increasingly connect:
Materials + Chemistry + Physics + Manufacturing + Data + AI You will have opportunities to work directly with scientists, engineers, software developers, company leadership, commercial partners, universities, research institutions, and U.S. Government organizations. This position is particularly well suited for someone who wants to build a broad technical career at the intersection of science, engineering, AI, and emerging technologies. Soelect, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to legally protected characteristics.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$55,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
