EnPower, Inc. is an early-stage startup developing next-generation Li-ion batteries that have fast-charging and long cycle-life capabilities—critical enablers to the mass electrification of vehicles. Our R&D, pilot-manufacturing, and sales operations are based out of our engineering facility & headquarters located in the north Phoenix - Deer Valley area where we are producing hundreds of >3.0Ah pouch cells per week. We are passionate about what we do, and are looking for high-voltage, high-ampere individuals to join our team!

The Electrode Processing Engineer will work intimately with critical manufacturing processes and equipment to produce EnPower’s key enabling electrode technology. As a result, the Electrode Processing Engineer will work closely with the Cell Engineering Team to produce large quantities of precisely engineered electrode coatings to spec. The Electrode Processing Engineer will be responsible for providing feedback to the Cell Engineering Team on the processability of electrodes, and at times recommending formulation or process changes to enable successful electrode production. Expected duties include dry powder mixing, slurry mixing, electrode coating, electrode calendering, and electrode slitting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mixing electrode slurries using large- and small-scale mixing equipment to formulations and compositions defined by Cell Engineering Team
• Coating electrodes using production-scale slot-die coater and small-scale doctor-blade coater to precise coat weight loadings defined by Cell Engineering Team
• Calendering electrodes to precise thicknesses/densities defined by Cell Engineering Team
• Managing and logging electrode materials inventory, and updating company databases with electrode information
•  Provide feedback to Cell Engineering Team on processing challenges of materials, and provide recommendations when necessary
• Support all electrode needs of internal R&D, pilot-production, and customer-development programs

• B.S. in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related discipline
• 2 - 4 years’ experience in wet lab environment (or similar), and familiar with the safe handling of powders and chemicals
• Detailed work ethic, dexterity, careful observation, and precise communication

Previous experience with the following will be highly preferred:

• Working with lab-scale and manufacturing equipment
• Roll-to-roll converting processes
• Slot-die coating of electrodes or high-viscosity slurries
• Other relevant experience in the manufacture of Li-ion batteries

COMPANY FIT

• Self-driven, independent, and capable of solving problems on the fly
• Effective communicator using precise language
• Ability to work in a diverse, intellectually-challenging, and rapid-paced team
• Must love dogs

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.