Battery Material Science Research Engineer

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Battery Material Science Research Engineer to work in our Energy Storage & Technology department. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our REC facility in Idaho Falls, Idaho with every other Friday off. You will report to the Team lead.

You will be involved in developing materials and understanding the failure mechanisms of advanced batteries. You will need to understand synthesis approaches for various materials and perform advanced failure mode analysis as part of a large, multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities Include:

• Support materials testing and characterization for multiple research programs.
• Be the subject matter expert on thermo-mechanical processing of materials in area of specialty.
• Review requirements, designs, codes, tests, and documentation.
• Provide production parameters to keep consistent quality and performance on armor materials.
• Lead technical design and testing committees and provide insight and direction to ensure development programs are being solved for customer.
• Provide technical solutions and position the organization for potential strategic business ventures.
• Maintain product configuration management. Update product and materials specifications.
• Procure items according to Product Configuration Management requirements.
• Enhance inter-group interactions and teamwork to increase awareness of department capabilities and collaboration and identify areas to enhance activities within the department to meet sponsor needs. Develop customer relationships.
• Oversee the successful execution (cost, schedule, environmental compliance, quality assurance, and safety) of assigned projects.
• Mentor and support peers and junior staff in technical growth.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's and 2 years of experience. Master's and 0 years of experience. PhD and 0 years experience.

Job Information:

• The pay range for this position is $77,628 min - $159,228 max. At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,800 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation's nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

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