Battery Test and Design Engineer

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