Description

Lead the development and optimization of electrolytes for lithium-ion energy storage cells in Hyderabad.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and evaluate electrolytes and additives to improve rate capability, cycle life, and safety.
• Develop advanced characterization techniques to assess formulation properties and full cell performance.
• Investigate the relationship between electrolyte properties, SEI formation, and electrode performance.
• Analyze in-line process, metrology, and electrical test data to inform development cycles.
• Define the development roadmap for electrolyte and battery cell technology.

Required Skills

• PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science.
• 5+ years of experience working on lithium-ion batteries in academia or industry.
• Demonstrated experience in electrolyte formulation and characterization.
• Deep understanding of electrolyte development for various anode/cathode chemistries, including high voltage and temperature performance.
• Expertise in electrochemical techniques such as LSV, CV, EIS, and HPPC.
• Hands-on experience with material characterization including Karl Fisher titration, ionic conductivity measurement, FTIR, NMR, GC-MS, ICP, SEM/EDX, and XPS.
• Experience with experimental design and data analysis using JMP, Tableau, R, or Python.
• Proven track record in process development and integration.

Preferred Skills

• Experience defining technology roadmaps for battery systems.

Key Skills

Education

Any Graduate