This position exists to support research and development activities for lithium ion cell electrode manufacturing.  Candidates must have strong experience process development in the chemical, pharmaceutical, food, or similar industries.  You should also have a working knowledge of web handling and roll to roll operations. This position will create a vision for future state of the art processes for electrode fabrication, via hands-on experience.  

You will support research and new product development activities by:

• Working with team of R&D scientists on new formulation, characterization of raw materials, and process development.
• Assists with the installation, development and modification of Pilot scale chemical, mixing, and coating equipment in conjunction with prototype and lab processes. This may include working with equipment engineers in RFQs, FAT/SAT, and validation trials.
• Working with team of R&D scientists on new formulation, characterization of raw materials, and process development.
• Work with new suppliers and manufacturers to introduce new techniques and state of the art equipment and processes.
• Optimization of individual unit operations through the use of designs of experiments and other techniques.
• Track and complete program tasks for development & manufacturing of electrode to be shipped to international customers.
• Hands on observations of in process quality and impact on downstream operations.
• Incorporating feedback from our highly skilled assembly technicians.

Key responsibilities include -- but are not limited to:

• Support project activities for our Aerospace, Defense and Racing customers.
• Work with R&D Scientists and Program Managers for new product development project needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Act as liaison and subject matter expert in cooperation with counterparts in other Saft research and manufacturing sites throughout the world.
• Utilizing skills set for: new product introduction, technical writing, problem solving, continuous improvement and quality assurance.
• Prepare work instruction and work with operators and technicians in the preparation of development products.
• With work industrialization and production process team for the implementation of new products into production.
• Act as the technical liaison for new electrode development programs funded by other sites in Saft.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related Discipline.
• We prefer candidates with at least three to five years of work experience in a related field.
• Background utilizing Lean Manufacturing Processes and Continuous Improvement
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Should have highly competent organizational skills.
• Must be a US citizen.

Preferred Skills:

• Ideal candidates will be self-starting, goal-oriented and project driven.
• Experience with slurry mixing, rheology, and characterization of mix properties.
• Continued process improvement (yield / revenue enhancement).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of equipment functions.
• Machine controls comprehension.
• PPE safety
• Use of inspection and measurement equipment
• Understanding of mechanical & electrical drawings.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma experience (root cause analysis/problem solving).
• Technical writing (such as work instructions).
• Competent proficiency of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of configuration management.