Electrode Coating Engineer (2+ Direct coating experience needed)

Electrode Coating Engineer (2+ Direct coating experience needed) American Lithium Energy Corporation Vista, CA Job Details Full-time From $95,000 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Chemical Engineering Quality control statistical data analysis Engineering Statistical Process Control Mechanical Engineering Chemical scale-up projects Statistical analysis Analysis skills Continuous improvement Attention to detail Technology transfer (scale-up process) Quality improvement Manufacturing Cross-functional communication Full Job Description Overview The Li-ion Battery Coatings Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and scaling electrode coating processes used in lithium-ion battery manufacturing. This role focuses on slurry formulation, coating uniformity, drying, and process control to ensure high-performance cathode and anode electrodes. The engineer works closely with R D, materials, and manufacturing teams to improve battery performance, yield, and manufacturability.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Electrode Coating Process Development Develop and optimize slurry formulation for cathode and anode materials. Design and improve coating processes such as: Slot-die coating Doctor blade coating Roll-to-roll coating Optimize coating parameters including: slurry viscosity solid loading coating thickness web speed drying conditions 2. Process Scale-Up & Manufacturing Transfer coating processes from lab scale to pilot and production scale . Support roll-to-roll manufacturing lines for electrode production. Improve yield, throughput, and coating consistency .

Troubleshoot coating defects such as:

pinholes agglomeration delamination cracking thickness non-uniformity 3. Materials & Slurry Engineering Work with materials including: cathode active materials (NMC, LFP, NCA, etc.) graphite / silicon anodes binders (PVDF, CMC, SBR) conductive additives (carbon black, CNT) Characterize slurry properties: rheology dispersion particle distribution 4. Electrode Characterization Perform characterization using tools such as: SEM optical microscopy thickness gauges porosity measurements adhesion tests calendaring analysis Evaluate electrode properties including: coating density porosity adhesion loading (mg/cm²) 5. Process Troubleshooting & Optimization Identify root causes of coating defects . Use DOE (Design of Experiments) to optimize process parameters. Implement SPC and quality control methods for production lines. 6.

Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with:

Cell design scientist and engineers Manufacturing engineers Quality teams Equipment vendors Support the integration of coating processes into battery cell production .

Requirements Education:

Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

5+ years of experience in electrode coating, battery manufacturing, or related fields.

Technical Skills:

Hands-on experience with electrode slurry preparation and coating techniques. Strong knowledge of material characterization techniques. Experience with coating equipment and process scale-up. Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and quality improvement tools.

Soft Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Detail-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement. Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail. Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while also being self-motivated. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective interaction with team members and stakeholders.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person