R&D DEPARTMENT, HERZELIYA
POSTED JAN 20, 2025
Join our R&D group as part of the formulation team, where you will focus on advancing lithium-ion battery technology. In this role, you will take responsibility for formulating novel materials designed for extreme fast charge and high energy density batteries. As a highly motivated, skilled, and creative Electrode Formulations Researcher, you will design, develop, optimize, and analyze electrode formulations, as well as evaluate their performance in battery cells. Your contributions will play a key role in enhancing battery performance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and optimize formulations for cathode and anode electrodes, incorporating active materials, binders, conductive agents, and solvents.
Hands-on preparation and design of electrode slurries, ensuring proper mixing, dispersion, and homogeneity of all components for optimal formulation quality.
Utilize advanced methods and tools to enhance formulation robustness and reproducibility.
Conduct literature research and translate innovative ideas into practical experiments and solutions.
Assess electrochemical performance of electrodes through battery cell testing.
Document findings thoroughly and prepare technical reports and presentations to communicate results effectively.
Perform in-depth analysis of formulation-to-performance relationships to identify critical parameters affecting battery behavior.
Collaborate with cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams in a self-organized and agile work environment.
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
MSc in Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, with at least 2 years of experience in relevant industries.
Knowledge of formulation properties and hands-on experience in formulation development, including material selection, preparation tools, and testing methodologies.
Familiarity with Li-ion battery manufacturing (advantage).
Knowledge of electrochemistry and solid-state diffusion (advantage).
Strong organizational and communication skills for presenting and documenting results.
Self-motivated and proactive with excellent time management skills to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Creative and innovative thinker with a positive attitude and the ability to approach challenges with out-of-the-box solutions.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.