Job Description
Who we are:NOVONIX is a leading battery technology company revolutionizing the global lithium-ion battery industry with innovative, sustainable technologies, high-performance materials, and more efficient production methods. The company manufactures industry-leading battery cell testing equipment, is growing its high-performance synthetic graphite anode material manufacturing operations, and has developed an all-dry, zero-waste cathode synthesis process. Through advanced R&D capabilities, proprietary technology, and strategic partnerships, NOVONIX has gained a prominent position in the electric vehicle and energy storage systems battery industry and is powering a cleaner energy future. To learn more, visit us at www.novonixgroup.com, LinkedIn and X.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary, benefits, and paid time off
- Smart, collaborative team members
- A chance to reduce the carbon footprint and work toward a cleaner energy future
This person will report directly to the Development Engineering Manager. In the role of Development Engineer, you will be joining a world-class Engineering team that is delivering innovative solutions to tough problems.
The person in this role will work closely with operations, development, engineering, and outside contracting groups daily to accomplish these tasks.
This is a full-time position based out of the manufacturing facilities located in Chattanooga, TN. This position will be performed primarily during standard business hours with less than 5% anticipated travel.
Responsibilities include:
Safety (10%)
The development engineer will work with the safety department and Process Engineering to ensure safety is maintained during equipment commissioning and experimentation. The team member will work with the safety department and engineering to assist in safety discussions, audits, and FMEA activities.
Equipment Commissioning (35%)
One of the primary tasks of the Development Engineer will be to coordinate equipment commissioning, including startup activities, first material runs, early-stage troubleshooting and optimization, and handover to Operations. These responsibilities will require close collaboration with other members of the Development Engineering Team, Operations, Engineering, EHS, and external parties. The person in this role will become a process expert for all new equipment.
The Development Engineer will execute these functions with a focus on the interaction between machine performance and material parameters to support product development objectives.
Process Development (35%)
Another primary task of the Development Engineer will be to lead process development
activities, working closely with the Process Engineering Team, the Development Engineering
Team, and external parties. This includes troubleshooting and optimization of existing equipment, experimenting with alternative modes of operation, and testing/validating alternative materials for equipment components.
Again, the Development Engineer will perform these functions with a focus on the interaction between machine performance and material parameters to support product development objectives.
Material Development (20%)
The Development Engineer will assist with formulating new products, planning and executing trials on pilot and production scale equipment, and managing shipment of experimental samples to customers. The person in this role may be assigned as a designated contact for certain customers and as such would be responsible for maintaining positive and productive relationships, communicating project updates, and fostering expansion of production agreements.
You are:
- A highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative
- Well organized and invested in the details
- Passionate about creating a great culture
- A critical thinker able to manage complex information
- Confident and able to exercise sound judgment
- Collaborative
- B.S. in Engineering, Chemistry, or related scientific field.
- 3 years of Process Engineering experience with a demonstrated record of resolving equipment issues.
- Strong interest in Research and Development.
- Knowledge of bulk material processing systems and material transfer.
- Experience with high-temperature equipment.
- The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- Ability to prioritize and balance multiple competing demands.
- Team player, able to work effectively with colleagues in other areas and at other levels of the organization.
- Strong attention to detail and creative thinking in development procedures and data reporting.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- A willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges as required.
- Knowledge of electrochemical systems, specifically as it relates to lithium-ion battery chemistry.
- Knowledge of Statistical Software such as Minitab or R
- Experience in experimental reporting and data analytics
- Knowledge of Lean/6 Sigma methodology
- Laboratory skills and an understanding of physical/electrochemical property characterization
Learn more:
Check us out at NOVONIX
Diversity Statement:
At NOVONIX, we cherish the value that diversity brings and believe that it makes our teams stronger and better able to serve our industry. We’re committing ourselves to inclusivity by building a company that embraces different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
If you see a job posting you believe you would excel at, but don’t meet 100% of the qualifications, we’d still love to hear from you. Just make sure to include a cover letter and explain why you’d be a great fit for the job. As an equal opportunity employer, we want to make sure everyone gets a fair chance.
NOVONIX prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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