Cell Design Engineer / Battery Scientist (f/m/d)

Permanent employee, Full or part-time · München

Your mission

Serve as the foremost authority on battery chemistry, theoretical analysis, and core technology pre-development within the team, and lead innovation efforts in this domain.
Collaborate with the VP R&D Battery to spearhead the development and commissioning of our battery material and process pre-development lab set up.
Take ownership of Holyvolt’s growing R&D blueprint, driving it forward by managing and optimizing laboratory activities at the unit cell level.
Engage in rigorous theoretical analysis to inform and guide experimental work, ensuring all processes align with cutting-edge advancements in solid state battery technology.
Manage external pre-development partners specializing in battery materials and production processes to ensure seamless collaboration and integration of new technologies.
Formulate and execute patent strategies in collaboration with the VP R&D Battery and internal and external IP experts to strengthen the company's intellectual property portfolio.
Acquire, document, and spread knowledge concerning battery materials, chemistry, and pre-development methodologies.
Develop and validate new battery materials and processes, ensuring their scalability and reliability for future production.
Oversee the selection and management of certification partners and processes to ensure compliance with industry standards.

Your profile

Strong Masters or Ph.D. in electrical engineering, physics, chemistry, or related fields.
5+ years experience in developing several battery cell generations from scratch with actual hands-on experience across all process steps.
5+ years experience in scaling a battery cell to full production volume with proven low scrap rates and high uptime.
Extensive knowledge of solid-state architectures and chemistries.
Good command of the entire value chain and production process, with a strong focus on testing and feedback.
Accustomed to modeling of Slurry-formulas vs. cell KPI dependencies.

Why us?

Purpose: A real opportunity to accelerate the energy transition, maybe the biggest of the century if we do this right.
Mastery: Work on cutting edge renewable energy products, applications, and intellectual property. Learn from seasoned founders and executives. Gain cross-cultural experience with colleagues and industry partners.
Autonomy: A very flat organization with no limits to your contribution, learning, and growth
Cross-cultural setup: international team working in labs and offices in Stockholm and Munich.
Attractive compensation, stock options, 30 days vacation, hybrid working, visa support.

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About us

Join the Energy Revolution!

Are you ready to make a real impact in the world of energy? Join us in driving the transition to renewable energy and be part of an exciting journey towards a more sustainable future.

Our Mission: We are on a mission to power the planet with positive energy. Our vision is to be the leading force in renewable energy through pioneering new technologies.

What We Do: We develop a patented nano-paste screen-printing technology. It’s used in manufacturing of solar cells, batteries and heating, proven to have superior performance, at a much lower cost and a near-zero impact on the environment. Our technology is manufactured in Europe using only abundant non-toxic materials.

Your Role: Be part of groundbreaking projects, including from developing cutting-edge solar cell printing techniques to crafting game-changing solid-state batteries and ultra-efficient electric heaters, your contributions will directly impact the future of renewable energy.

Why Join Us: Work with a passionate, international team in an inclusive environment where your ideas matter. At our company, creativity and boldness are celebrated, and your work will help shape a cleaner, greener future.

Your Opportunity: Don’t wait for change—create it! Join us in revolutionizing the energy industry and making a lasting positive impact on the world by applying today!

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