Staff Materials Engineer - Solid State Cell

Company: Rivian Automotive
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: January 8, 2022

Job Description:

Rivian -is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. - As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. - Responsibilities

• Develop the next generation of battery cells for Rivian!
• Join a comprehensive team working on the design and manufacture of solid state batteries
• Lead functional teams in a focus area of cathode, anode, or solid state electrolyte
• Work with internal and external partners to define and develop solid state cell materials and achieve milestones to get to scale
• De-risk a multitude of material technologies (including structures and processes) concurrently to assess both cell performance and mass production viability
• Generate experimental data that drive decisions on material selection
• Work with material suppliers to establish appropriate supply chains Qualifications
  • Bachelors/Masters/PhD degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrochemical Engineering or Materials Science, or similar technical field
  • 7+ years of academic and industrial experience in battery materials R&D and manufacturing, > 4 years of non-academic experience required
  • Solid state cathode, anode, or electrolyte material development experience required
  • Experience in electrochemical analysis, cell failure analysis and key materials characterization techniques
  • Deep expertise in cell R&D with emphasis on tailoring material properties to optimize cell performance
  • Knowledge of design criteria and processes for high volume cell manufacturing and potential impacts on material viability
  • Critical problem-solving skills: ability to ask the right people, the right questions at the right time in the right way
  • Detail oriented: ability to become a subject matter expert to make informed decisions
  • Curiosity: demonstrate level of interest that enables inventiveness
  • Execution: demonstrate that follow through is given as much attention as problem solving
  • Structured: able to organize chaos thru methodical framework and documentation to achieve goals harmoniously
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