Job Description

Precision Combustion, Inc. (PCI) is looking to hire an experienced Electrochemical Engineer to join our rapidly growing clean energy technology company. You will have the opportunity to be a hands-on, high value member of our Microlith® Products and Development division.

We are looking for a self-driven and motivated engineer who is passionate about the clean energy industry looking for an opportunity to explore new materials and new processes for energy conversion and storage. This includes materials synthesis, characterization, fundamental understanding and their testing/application in electrochemical energy devices. This position requires knowledge of and a strong background in electrochemical data analysis. Our ideal candidate should have good comprehension of the state of the art and be able to push the boundaries to demonstrate meaningful advances. Candidates will be expected to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for rigor and success within a fast-paced environment. Experience in proposal writing for external funding opportunities is a plus.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop new electrochemical components for energy conversion and storage devices.
  • Identify and develop materials and processes for advanced electrochemical energy conversion and storage technologies.
  • Implement and execute fabrication and test protocols to characterize, optimize, and demonstrate performance improvement of electrochemical devices.
  • Support system development around the electrochemical devices.
  • Demonstrate leadership in several areas of team, task, and project lead responsibilities.
  • Support all aspects of technology development – concept development, proposal preparation to stimulate funding, proving and maturing concepts, managing development process (reporting, budgeting, etc.), identify users, and support business development.

Desired Skills and Experience:

  • PhD degree in Materials Science or Chemical Engineering, with focus on electrochemistry or electrochemical energy conversion and storage.
  • Industry experience desirable but not required.
  • Relevant experience in electrochemistry electrochemical cell development, ceramic or polymeric membranes in energy storage or electrochemical conversion devices.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to design, conduct complex experiments, rigorous data analysis, and reporting.
  • Good working understanding of, and hands-on experience with, electrochemical instrumentation and characterization techniques.
  • Basic knowledge of design of experiment approaches for performance and optimization.
  • Experience in material synthesis and electrochemical components and membrane preparation.
  • Experience in characterization techniques such as impedance spectroscopy, SEM, XRD.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Proposal writing for external funding opportunities and grants.
  • Ability to work independently and as a team player in a cross-functional environment. 

Please note, we are not able to sponsor visas.

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