Battery Test and Design Engineer

Date:

May 5, 2026

Location:

Rochester, NY, US, 14650

Company:

Kodak Role Overview We are seeking a high performing Engineer to support R&D, scale-up, and process optimization in the energy and advanced materials sector. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience across thin film coatings, polymer chemistry, electrochemistry, and lab-to-pilot scale operations. This is an onsite role in Rochester, New York. Annual salary is commensurate with experience. This role is well-suited for engineers passionate about next‑generation technologies such as: Thin‑film solar materials Solid-state or polymer electrolytes Advanced membranes and coatings Energy storage materials Sustainable fuels and catalytic processes

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct experimental research on energy-relevant polymer systems, thin film coatings, and advanced material formulations. Operate and troubleshoot laboratory thin-film fabrication tools. Scale up chemistries from benchtop synthesis to liter-scale and continuous roll-to-roll manufacturing. Use electrochemical characterization techniques such as cyclic voltammetry and EIS to characterize new materials. Execute Design of Experiments (DoE) to improve material quality, purity, yield, and process reproducibility.

Characterize materials using:

UV/Vis spectroscopy Optical density measurements Rheology Mechanical/tensile testing Produce detailed documentation Present research findings and optimization results to engineering teams, technical sponsors, and external partners.

Required Qualifications:

B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry or related discipline Strong academic foundation in: Transport phenomena Reaction engineering Thermodynamics Mass transfer Hands-on experience with: Thin-film coatings and materials processing Polymer formulation and testing Proficiency in: MATLAB Excel (including VBA) Microsoft Office Suite Strong communication skills, with experience presenting results to sponsors or stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with coin cell and/or pouch cell assembly Familiarity with electrochemical characterization techniques such as electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and cyclic voltammetry. Familiarity with roll-to-roll processing, scalable coating systems, or pilot-scale manufacturing.

Knowledge of materials used in:

Photovoltaics Hydrogen and energy systems Batteries or electrochemical devices Sustainable chemical processes

EOE Policy Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Estimated Salary :

$75,000 - $95,000

Experience Level:

0-5

Years Requisition ID:

2021