Staff Engineer Electrode Development

Job Scope

High level purpose of function.

The Staff Engineer is a technical leader responsible for defining the strategic direction of electrode development. This includes leading advanced projects, identifying next-generation technologies, supporting IP strategy, and providing expert-level guidance in internal and external collaborations.

Key Responsibilities

Overall areas of responsibilities and activities

· Define technical roadmap for electrode processes and lead advanced development projects.

· Lead the development of new electrode materials and scale-up of novel processes.

· Participate in patent review, IP generation, and collaboration with legal/IP teams.

· Serve as a technical representative for customer engagements and reliability issue resolution.

· Guide cross-functional and global project teams as a subject matter expert.

Accountability/Authorization

Budget responsibility: Yes/No

Direct reports: Yes/No

Work environment responsibility: Yes/No

Requirements

Educational background and previous experience required for the role

Qualifications and Experience

· Bachelor’s degree with over 10 years of experience, or Master’s/Ph.D. with 7+ years in battery or electrode development.

· Experience in leading mass production transfer of advanced electrode technologies or developing new product platforms.

· Proven expertise in next-generation electrode materials and process technologies.

· Experience in large-scale development projects, from concept to mass production.

· IP/patent generation and participation in industry standards or consortia.

· Strategic thinking with experience in cost-down and equipment selection.

Specific skills

· Ability to plan and drive long-term technical roadmaps.

· Deep analytical and problem-solving skills using scientific methodologies.

· Strong communication skills in English for global collaboration.

· Capable of training and developing other engineers and technical staff.

Personal success factors

· Strong leadership and influence within technical teams and cross-functional groups.

· Strategic mindset with broad industry and market awareness.

· High adaptability to emerging technologies and trends.

· Commitment to knowledge sharing and technical excellence.