Senior Process Engineer – Powder Development

Company Description

24M Technologies answers the world’s need for affordable energy storage by enabling a new, more cost-effective solution — SemiSolidTM lithium-ion technology. Our breakthrough manufacturing platform provides for low-cost, high energy density, safe and long-life storage for electric mobility, grid and other applications. Through strategic partnerships with industry leaders, including the Volkswagen Group, Kyocera, GPSC and FREYR, 24M has built an ecosystem to rapidly scale the SemiSolidTM platform and develop a better, cleaner energy future. Founded in 2010 and led by some of the battery industry’s foremost inventors, scientists and entrepreneurs, 24M is headquartered in Cambridge, Mass. and backed by top industrial partners and venture capital firms. For more information, please visit www.24-m.com.

Job Description

The Process Engineer will be a key member of the high performing team focused on developing the next generation high volume manufacturing processes that will connect 24M’s revolutionary product to the high growth energy storage market. The team member will define process needs for critical production steps and collaborate with internal and external machine design experts to identify, screen, and develop process concepts that meet these specs. The successful candidate will bring an understanding of and interest in the fundamentals combined with a lightweight approach to taking ideas the whole way through to successful production equipment. The Process Engineer – Powder Development, must have past success in developing novel processes for volume mass production. Strong interpersonal skills are required, as are a strong work ethic and an ability to flourish in a dynamic startup environment. The Process Engineer reports to the Team Lead – Powder.

Qualifications

Responsibilities:

• Develop novel manufacturing processes that contribute to the establishment of 24M’s high volume production system.
• Characterize and develop deep understanding of critical material performance in the processes through experimentation and analysis. Leverage this insight in process development.
• Perform equipment and process capability studies and make improvements based on those data driven results.
• Design and run simple feasibility studies to find direction on novel processes.
• Work closely with equipment design engineers and outside partners to successfully complete proof of concept.
• Integrate process control parameters into manufacturing.
• Work closely with vendors and manufacturing partners to improve product quality.

Required Skills and Experience:

• At least 6+ years of experience in a wide range of manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated ability and passion to understand processes and the interaction between the material, equipment, and the associated impact to product performance.
• Knowledge of surface chemistry and material science principles.
• Experience with powder handling and powder conveying technologies (Pneumatic, vacuum, mechanical)
• Experience with dry coating or powder milling.
• Experience with experimental design of experiments (DOE) and statistical process control (SPC). Demonstrated ability to design, optimize and qualify processes with data driven decisions.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment. Ability to commit to aggressive timelines and to deliver on those commitments. Creative problem solver.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Lithium-ion battery industry experience.
• Broad experience which also includes other processes such as mixing, extrusion, formation, etc.
• Working understanding of machine design principle and engineering drawing reviews.
• Experience with continuous processing and measurement systems.
• Experience in taking a process from lab scale to pilot scale, and to high volume manufacturing.
• Works well in a team environment with willingness to share skills and information and mentor others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interaction with team members, other groups, and external companies.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.

Additional Information

Physical and Environmental Standards:

• Capable of working in low moisture dry room environment:
• Capable of working in machine shop environment and operating machinery w/proper training
• Capable of meeting OSHA standards for manual lifting guidelines:
• Able to travel domestically and internationally to support development activities with suppliers, partners, customers, etc. (up to 25%)

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