Sr. Engineer (electrode engineering, particle engineering)

Alsym Energy is seeking a Sr. Engineer specializing in electrode and particle engineering in Malden, MA. The role requires a BS in relevant fields and 5+ years of experience with powders, particle processes, and battery technologies. Responsibilities include developing particle properties, improving processes, supporting pilot-scale efforts, and conducting experiments. The company offers competitive compensation and benefits while promoting an equitable work environment.
Alsym Energy, Inc is a leading innovator in the rapidly changing field of battery energy storage. It is essential for the world to succeed in the transition to sustainable energy and batteries are at the very core of the solution. In fact, the IEA predicts that 60% of CO2 emission reductions in 2030 will be directly related to batteries. This mission is what drives us every day. Over the last few years, supply-chain constraints and significant safety incidents arising from lithium-ion batteries have reduced confidence in the suitability of the technology. We have developed a revolutionary new chemistry that enables the highest performing non lithium-ion battery in the industry, that is inherently non-flammable, non-toxic, and cost effective.

Key Qualifications:
• BS or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of industry experience working with powders or particles, preferably at a pilot-scale. Experience scaling one or more processes from research to pilot stage is highly desirable.
• Experience with spray drying or other particle size or morphology modification processes is required. This may include milling, sieving, as well as other particle optimization processes such as curing, calcination, and annealing, among others.
• Fundamental understanding of slurry fluid formulation and rheology is required.
• Experience in batteries, catalysts, inorganic pigments, or ceramics is desired.

Roles & Responsibilities:
• Develop processes to engineer particle properties, such as particle size distribution, surface area, pore volume and surface chemistry.
• Works with process development engineers and scientists to sustain and continuously improve existing and new particle engineering processes (such as spray drying and milling), including operations and tracing material movement in the line.
• Assist with particle characterization efforts including techniques such as SEM, EDX, XRD and particle analyzer. Working knowledge of at least some of the characterization tools is preferred.
• Support pilot-line scale up efforts, including instituting control plans and quality control and quality assurance programs. Collaborates across groups to diagnose and troubleshoot performance issues, conduct FMEA as required.
• Plans and organizes experiments for both prototyping and R&D teams for electrode engineering, including activities such as milling, calcination, spray-drying, and carbonization. An ability to apply electrochemical knowledge to particle engineering to enhance battery performance is a plus.

Compensation, Benefits, and Perks:

We are committed to providing equitable compensation and a healthy working environment for our employees with a benefits package that provides the support that you need. We offer premium medical insurance cost through Blue Cross Blue Shield, dental insurance, offer a flexible Paid Time Off program, leave under PFML, and maintain a firm Anti-Harassment Policy. Every employee is also eligible for 401k, and stock options. A full listing of our benefits may be provided after an offer has been issued.

We are an equal opportunity employer at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected under state or federal law status.