Technologist – Senior Battery Scientist

We create a sustainable future through innovative chemistry. Infineum is a world leading formulator, manufacturer and marketer of petroleum additives for fuels and lubricants. Infineum additives are in 1 in 3 vehicles worldwide, and are designed to improve fuel efficiency, reduce emissions and enable cleaner transportations. With production facilities worldwide and regional business and technology centers in the UK, US, Singapore and China, there has never been a better time to start a career at Infineum.

Infineum’s successes are built on the exceptional talents of our bright and highly skilled colleagues.

Infineum brings together individuals from different backgrounds, cultures, and thinking styles providing remarkably different talents, perspectives, life and career experiences. We recognize that a diverse talent base creates an environment rich with innovation. We’re looking for motivated colleagues to join us where you can participate in relevant and challenging projects and we can offer the right environment for a high-performance career.

We are a Specialty Chemicals Company with powerful research and development capabilities around innovative chemistry which has a vital role to play in sustainability. We provide products needed on the journey towards the electrification of mobility, while helping to make the internal combustion engine as clean as it can be. We also use our capabilities to generate sustainability advantages to countless new markets around the world.

Role Title: Technologist – Senior Battery Scientist

Role Function and Group: Deep Expertise – Chemistry Americas

Location: Linden, NJ

Position Summary:

Your focus will be developing new polymeric binders, dispersants, coatings and electrolytes for metal ion batteries used in the fast-paced Electric Vehicle market.

• Your key responsibility will be to build a pipeline of new polymer materials for a diverse array of emerging energy storage devices, across current and future generation technologies
• Utilize your experience and network to drive technical projects and create sustainable relationships with new partners and customers
• Utilize your experience in product development and business development together with hands-on experience of cell assembly and testing to be a pioneer in this field

Key Outputs: What we can expect from you

• Lead, support and consult on projects which result in new technical capabilities in the energy storage industry – new molecules, formulations, intellectual property, products, processes, tests.
• Represent Infineum externally at collaborators and customers as a technical focal point
• Use market voice to shape a new polymer product portfolio
• Translate experimental data, both performance and characterization into technology design
• Take an active role in the safe and efficient working practices in the lab
• Help further develop the new battery lab to the next level of capability
• Communicate your ideas effectively to varied audiences, including documentation
• Work collaboratively within the team and with colleagues throughout Infineum, across a diverse array of teams
• Leverage external resources to successfully deliver products that bring value
• Any additional responsibilities as assigned

What skills will you gain from this role?

A Technologist has opportunities to develop a varied technical expertise from designing and scaling up of new molecules to gaining understanding of how additives and complex materials work inside a combustion engine and beyond. Technologists have an opportunity to lead and contribute to projects and activities with clear connection to the market from idea conception through commercialization of new products.

A successful candidate is likely to have:

• Ideally 5-7+ years of experience but will consider 2+ years of experience in the energy storage field, battery cell or part-cell development experience preferred
• Applied commercial experience in the energy storage field
• Familiarity with the strengths and weaknesses of the materials used in cutting edge battery technology
• Understanding of electrochemistry – methods, data analysis and material characteristics
• Hands-on experience and capability are desired, although a team of technicians will perform routine operations
• Experience of Li-ion coin/pouch cell assembly and failure analysis
• A track record of commercial product delivery and IP generation
• Extensive knowledge and network in their industry, from both technical and marketing perspectives that translate into projects with line of sight to solving cutting edge problems
• A technical background (BS or higher) in Engineering, Chemistry and/or Material Sciences, PhD preferred
• Technical communication skills (written, verbal, and graphic). Ability to develop compelling technical arguments and transmit them at the appropriate level with knowledge and confidence
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams and develop personal relationships
• Attention to detail and the ability to think logically, applying different tactics to solve problems using resources available both internally and externally.
• Ability to deal with uncertainty and ambiguity, taking a flexible approach when needed information is limited by external circumstances
• Capacity to efficiently balance priorities; make independent and timely decisions.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to learn and grow. We believe there is no better way to learn than by doing, so from day one you will have the opportunity to make a real difference and develop the next generation of fuel and lubricant additives that will power transportation of the future.
• High levels of project management responsibility and autonomy
• Opportunity to gain patents for your innovative contributions
• Direct customer and collaborator interactions
• Exposure across several key global groups and the opportunity to work with people from around the world, gaining an understanding of a commercial business as a whole
• Build a stimulating, long-term career with an inclusive company that values everyone as an individual.
• Competitive salary, medical and retirement benefits
• Community outreach activities & social clubs – Recognition, Inclusiveness & Diversity, Environmental
• Onsite medical, café, gym, fitness classes, sports teams and secure onsite parking Convenient to NYC, Airport & Public Transportation

Infineum is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Nearest Major Market: New York City

Nearest Secondary Market: Newark