Battery Test and Design Engineer

Role Overview

We are seeking a high performing Engineer to support R&D, scale-up, and process optimization in the energy and advanced materials sector. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience across thin film coatings, polymer chemistry, electrochemistry, and lab-to-pilot scale operations. 

This is an onsite role in Rochester, New York. Annual salary is commensurate with experience. 

This role is well-suited for engineers passionate about next‑generation technologies such as: 

Thin‑film solar materials 

Solid-state or polymer electrolytes 

Advanced membranes and coatings 

Energy storage materials 

Sustainable fuels and catalytic processes 

Key Responsibilities: 

-Conduct experimental research on energy-relevant polymer systems, thin film coatings, and advanced material formulations. 

-Operate and troubleshoot laboratory thin-film fabrication tools. 

-Scale up chemistries from benchtop synthesis to liter-scale and continuous roll-to-roll manufacturing. 

-Use electrochemical characterization techniques such as cyclic voltammetry and EIS to characterize new materials. 

-Execute Design of Experiments (DoE) to improve material quality, purity, yield, and process reproducibility. 

Characterize materials using:

UV/Vis spectroscopy 

Optical density measurements 

Rheology 

Mechanical/tensile testing 

Produce detailed documentation 

Present research findings and optimization results to engineering teams, technical sponsors, and external partners. 

Required Qualifications: 

-B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry or related discipline 

Strong academic foundation in:

Transport phenomena 

Reaction engineering 

Thermodynamics 

Mass transfer 

Hands-on experience with:

Thin-film coatings and materials processing 

Polymer formulation and testing 

Proficiency in:

MATLAB 

Excel (including VBA) 

Microsoft Office Suite 

Strong communication skills, with experience presenting results to sponsors or stakeholders. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

-Experience with coin cell and/or pouch cell assembly 

-Familiarity with electrochemical characterization techniques such as electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and cyclic voltammetry. 

-Familiarity with roll-to-roll processing, scalable coating systems, or pilot-scale manufacturing. 

Knowledge of materials used in: 

Photovoltaics 

Hydrogen and energy systems 

Batteries or electrochemical devices 

Sustainable chemical processes