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Location

Rochester, Kent | United Kingdom

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Job description

Sionic Energy is an innovative, energy storage technology company with more than 10 years developing breakthrough products for the Li-ion battery markets. Utilizing innovative materials and cell designs, the Company has recently developed a revolutionary low cost, high-capacity silicon anode that finally enables high-capacity silicon batteries to enter mainstream markets. Delivering a very disruptive performance jump in energy density, at lower cost, with increased safety for E-mobility, consumer electronics, and aviation markets, the Company is well positioned to rapidly commercialize this technology with seamless integration into the existing Li-ion manufacturing eco-system.

The Company is supported by top-tier venture capital firms and strategic investors that, alongside its previous product partnerships with leading automotive, mobile device, battery, and battery companies, provides the foundation for rapid growth.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Cell Product Development, Sionic Energy is seeking a Battery Electrode Coating Process Engineer to assist our Product Development group in the development and execution of manufacturing of electrodes for advanced lithium-ion batteries. This position involves weekly hands-on electrode coating activity and continuous improvement of Sionic Energy battery electrode processes using commercial mixing and slot die coating equipment. A qualified candidate needs to demonstrate comprehensive understanding of slurry formulation, mixing protocol, and coating processes, coupled with strong collaborative problem-solving and communication skills. The position requires working in a cross-functional team environment to ensure the successful integration of the company’s unique materials into lithium-ion-battery systems.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Conduct electrode manufacturing according to Sionic Energy procedures and requirements
• Develop electrode manufacturing processes to optimize battery performance and quality
• Maintain slurry mixing design sheets, adhere to process flow procedures, execute mixing, coating and postprocessing of anode and cathode electrodes for lithium-ion battery cells
• Design, specify, install both processes and equipment for quality measurements associated withmanufacturing of battery electrodes
• Interface with vendors and contractors to design, install, integrate, optimize, and validate manufacturingequipment
• Maintain and manage battery material inventories
• Author PFMEAs, specifications, work instructions, statements of work, training documents, etc.
• Engage and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D and Cell Product Engineering
• Execute the development and production roadmaps for the mixing and coating development cycles
• Adapt Lean Six Sigma, SPC and other methods to fit process need driving stability and overall systematicprocess improvements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physical sciences is required (chemistry, mechanical engineering, orchemical engineering preferred)
• Experienced in common electrode coating techniques and cell manufacturing including slot-die roll-to-roll coating
• Understanding of electrochemical processes in Lithium-ion batteries and familiarity with existing battery design and manufacturing processes
• Successful experience in process development from concept, design, prototype to production is required
• Hands-on experience with instrument maintenance and troubleshooting
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within team
• In-depth knowledge of various battery chemistries (e.g. traditional Lithium-ion, Silicon anode) is a great plus

Sionic Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

How to apply

Send your cover letter and resume to [email protected] . We will review all details and follow up with any questions or next steps. Thank you for your interest.

Sionic Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

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