Senior Battery Process Engineer - Cell Engineering

About the Job

As a Senior Battery Process Engineer on the Cell Engineering Team you will help to develop and deploy Anthro Energy's industry-leading lithium-ion polymer electrolyte. Through advanced cell design and state-of-the-art manufacturing you will help Anthro create new battery products with unmatched safety and performance. A successful candidate will have a robust understanding of engineering fundamentals, lithium-ion industry experience, creativity, and an appreciation for a fast-paced startup environment.

The Cell Engineering Team is responsible for integrating Anthro polymer electrolyte with cutting-edge cell designs and production processes. The Senior Engineer will identify opportunities for improvement to both the cell architecture and the process, and make those improvements a reality through rapid, cross-functional R&D. This role requires collaboration with internal and external partners to ensure Anthro batteries achieve the highest performance possible using scalable production methods. You will be expected to take a hands-on role in commissioning new equipment, developing new processes, executing experiments, and analyzing complex datasets. You will help harmonize innovation and creativity with scale and customer requirements.

What you will do

Leverage engineering fundamentals and deep industry knowledge to quickly advance new battery designs from concept to reality

Specify and commission new equipment for lithium ion battery production

Develop and validate new processes related to slurry, coating, and cell assembly processes

Build, test, and analyze lithium-ion batteries

Leverage productivity tools to efficiently analyze and share results with a wide range of internal and external partners

Work in-person, on-site at Anthro’s lab in Alameda, CA, and travel to partner locations as-needed

B.S. in relevant engineering field with 5+ years experience in the battery industry

or Ph.D. in relevant engineering field with 3+ years experience in the battery industry

Familiar with lithium-ion cell design and current cell production technologies

Hands-on experience with lithium ion actives slurry mixing and coating methods

Comfortable managing complex projects with internal and external stake holders

Ambitious, looking to increase your responsibility in a fast growing company

U.S. citizenship required

Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with experience

Generous paid time off and sick days in addition to Holidays

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for team members and dependents

Diverse and inclusive work environment