Principal Electrode Engineer

Posted on behalf of

Britishvolt

Britishvolt is Britain’s foremost investor in battery technologies. We are currently seeking a Principal Electrode Engineer to develop advance the manufacturing process. Britishvolt are dedicated to supporting the future of electrified transportation and sustainable energy storage, producing world-leading lithium-ion battery technologies.

The Principal Electrode Engineer Duties:

• Lead all aspects of new product development from concept to implementation on the electrode production line
• Work alongside relevant work streams to scale the electrode process from pilot to high volume production with the goal of delivering a fully functional manufacturing process.
• Troubleshoot and resolve processing issues such as slurry formulation optimization

The Principal Electrode Engineer will have:

• A Degree in Materials Science / Chemistry
• Relevant work experience within a high-volume production field (preferably battery manufacturing).
• Previous experience in a similar a process engineering role within thin-film coating is essential – Preferably within lithium-ion batteries.
• Knowledge of coating techniques (transfer roll, comma, slot die, gravure, patch coating, etc.)
• Knowledge of typical battery electrode materials and their properties is a strong plus

The Lithium-ion battery industry is still relatively new within the UK – if you feel that you may also have transferrable skills from a parallel industry, please apply.