Battery Materials Technical Manager

Company: Moses Lake Industries
Location: Portland
Posted on: January 17, 2020

Job Description:

We Value: Safety, Integrity, Ownership, Collaboration, Service and Sustainability! - Position Summary: The Battery Materials Technical Manager (TM) will be responsible for managing the MLI battery materials project. - The goal of this project is to utilize MLI's world class synthesis group to introduce novel binders, liquid electrolytes and solid electrolytes to the growing lithium ion market. - Specifically, the Battery Materials TM will: Coordinate and guide internal production of novel battery materials Manage external testing of the novel battery materials Manage external technical collaborations with Universities and Consortiums Job Expectations: Provide development guidance to MLI's synthesis group Coordinate/guide testing of MLI's battery materials at an external battery test facility Manage MLI's external path finding research at multiple Universities and technical Consortiums Support business development activities with large lithium ion cell manufacturers by presenting technical updates to potential new customers Support MLI's product management team to insure robust battery products are released Visit multiple technical conference/trade shows to guide the MLI battery development project Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's): Proven track record of successfully managing a battery materials development project (development of process, release of product, etc.) Strong communication skills with both internal team members and external business stakeholders; superior organizational and analytical skills Strong project management skillset/experience Ability to present highly technical presentations to potential customers or executive managment having limited technical knowledge of the field Passionate about development of new ideas, products and materials Not afraid to let ideas/projects fail if they are not moving fast enough (Ok to fail but fail quickly) Not afraid to take calculated development risks (think outside the box) Work strongly with a team having multiple different technical abilities (technician, PhD, BS etc.) Experience and Education Requirements: - PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Material Science with focus on battery processes (materials, control, construction) 5+ years of experience in industry or development labs working with lithium ion or similar battery materials / processes. Successfully led complex projects that involve multiple different internal and external resources Education (classes / training) in basic electrochemistry principles Experience setting up a battery test facility for lithium ion or similar batteries Experience / knowledge of common battery testing practices (cycle life tests, capacity testing, power testing etc.) PMP / Project Management training is preferred (Agile or waterfall) Excellent listening, oral and written communication/presentation skills with strong ability to influence people at all levels and in various functions. NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

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