Mitra Chem is a Silicon Valley startup working at the intersection of machine learning and battery development. We live at the cutting-edge of battery technology and aim to deliver world-class materials for the EV market within the next few years. Our goal is to be the first lithium-ion battery materials manufacturer to shorten the lab-to-production timeline by >90% through accelerated R&D and vertically integrated process optimization. We will first focus on Li-ion battery cathodes, converting them from commodity chemicals into a product platform, customized for different applications. We are setting up a state-of-the-art 15,600 sq ft industrial R&D center in Mountain View, CA. Join our team to be a part of the growing energy revolution.

We are looking for a Senior Battery Cell Engineer to design and develop battery cells and material qualification process, leveraging Mitra Chem’s accelerated R&D infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Design and develop coin cells and pouch cells that are best suited for Mitra’s material screening and qualification processes.
Refine cell design and develop state-of-the-art cells that fully realize Mitra’s product performance for customer qualification.
Design experiments and process development related to electrode coating, cell assembly and cell testing, including resulting data reporting and analysis.
Conduct failure analysis on cells, provide feedback and insights to the material synthesis and research teams.
Work closely with the R&D and software infrastructure teams to accelerate Mitra’s material screening and qualification workflow.
Scale up powder-to-cell process from manual coating and assembly to an automated cell assembly line with roll-to-roll coating, including working with third party electrode and cell prototyping partners.

Qualifications

Battery cell and battery materials related experience through an advanced degree in chemistry, physics, materials science, chemical engineering or a related field, and/or substantial industry experience.
Functioning independently with limited supervision.
Working within cross-functional teams.
Experience with cell design and development of battery coin cells and pouch cells. Experience with roll-to-roll process for battery making is a plus.
Familiar with battery cycling and other performance tests, electrochemical testing, and failure analysis of battery cells.
Quantitative background in statistical analysis and programming tools.
Experience with simulations and/or computational modeling is a plus.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package
Comprehensive benefits including health, vision and dental insurance, and 401K.
Tax-free spending accounts, along with life and disability insurances
401k matching, equity and savings programs
Flexible time off with company holidays
Free lunch and snacks

Mitra Chem is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Company policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We take steps to provide our employees, applicants, and others with whom we do business with an environment that is free of any form of discrimination and harassment (including harassment based on any of these characteristics). Mitra Chem is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job applications procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.