Rochester Institute of Technology

Battery Engineer I

Rochester, NY · Junior · Contract

Work authorization required$62k-$96kDetected 29 days ago

ResearchMentoringPublic Speaking

About the role

Identifies, defines, and addresses problems and issues which are not immediately evident but are of limited complexity.
Problems are typically solved through drawing from standard procedures and analysis.

Support battery research, development, and prototype manufacturing activities, including slurry mixing, electrode coating, drying, calendaring, pouch and cylindrical cell assembly, electrochemical testing, process development, and laboratory process optimization.
Design, execute, analyze, and document experiments to evaluate materials, manufacturing processes, equipment parameters, and battery cell performance, recommending process improvements based on data-driven findings.
Troubleshoot process and equipment issues, perform root-cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and support the design of tooling, fixtures, and workflow enhancements to improve quality, repeatability, safety, and operational efficiency.
Develop, refine, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), technical workflows, and laboratory documentation to support consistent, safe, and efficient operations.
Support and maintain laboratory readiness within dry room and automated prototyping environments, ensuring equipment, processes, and workspaces meet operational, safety, and quality standards.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support research programs, sponsored projects, and prototype manufacturing efforts focused on advancing emerging battery technologies.

Knowledge of safety standards, compliance requirements, and quality assurance protocols in technical environments
Bachelor's degree in related field
No experience required
When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information.
This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above.
$62,353 - $95,800

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to careers@rit.edu.
Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Prepare technical reports, sponsor deliverables, white papers, presentations, publications, and other project documentation to communicate research findings and project outcomes

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