Sr. Electrolyte Engineer

ABOUT ONE

To transition away from fossil fuels, the world needs innovative and affordable technology. That’s why Our Next Energy (ONE) is accelerating the world’s progress toward net zero emissions and electrification by doubling the range of electric vehicles, prioritizing safety and building a sustainable U.S. supply chain.

Founded in 2020, ONE designs and manufactures energy storage solutions for vehicles, renewables and the grid that use safe, sustainable LFP chemistry based on abundant iron. ONE is headquartered in Novi, Michigan with offices in Fremont, CA, Torrance, CA and Boston. In 2024, ONE will start battery production at the ONE Circle Gigafactory in Van Buren Township, Michigan.  

ONE is looking for a wide variety of innovators to help us engineer, test, improve, manufacture and market our technology. Join the #ONETeam today and be part of Forbes #3 “Best Startups to Work For” in 2023.

ONE team members are transforming the energy storage industry worldwide. The future will arrive faster if we build it together. Visit www.one.ai/careers for more information.

Job Summary

Our Sr. Electrolyte Engineer will create, improve and maintain manufacturing equipment for our battery cell production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrolyte system for LIB and next generation battery such as anode free battery etc. including solvent, salt, additive and so on to meet customer requirement
• Validate the electrolyte systems to improve the performance
• Work with team to optimize the electrolyte to meet target performance
• Lead the development of method or material through understanding the reaction mechanism on the surface between electrolyte and electrode
• Plus Polymer electrolyte experience
• Provide expertise to resolve production and quality issues
• Collaborate and communicate with internal customers directly on cell development
• Performs any additional duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Education and/or Experience

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• MS or PhD degree in Chemistry, Chemical or polymer or material Engineering
• 5+ years experience with deep and fundamental knowledge in design of lithium ion chemistry in the industry
• Experience in lithium-ion electrolyte systems, including solvents, conductive salts, additives development and familiar with various electrolyte and additives technical performance analysis and evaluation
• Plus new electrolytes development experience in next generation battery cell
• Experience with liquid electrolytes, polymer electrolytes, ionic liquids, lithium-ion battery and anode free electrolytes
• Expertise and hands-on experience in organic chemistry including characterization and evaluation
• Familiar with physicochemical properties of electrolyte measurement, such as HF, density, viscosity, conductivity
• Fluent in electrochemical techniques such as cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy etc
• Strong academic and industrial background in electrolyte or electrodeposition preferred
• Proven track record of success in bringing projects to fruition
• Willingness to execute on multiple tasks in a fast-paced start-up environment
• Ability to work within project teams and with customers with dedication and technical excellence

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolong periods of time
• Walk/move around and/or travel as needed

Work Schedule

• Full-time 40 hours and generally scheduled Monday through Friday 8am-5pm EST
• Work schedule to be established with supervisor to ensure Company’s client and business needs are met
• Flexible work schedule and environment, see company policy if applicable

Miscellaneous

Our Next Energy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Sex or Gender identity, Mental disability or physical disability, Religion, Age, National origin or ethnicity, Sexual orientation, Marital status, Veteran status or Parental status.