Li-ion Battery Engineer

Job Title: LI-Ion Battery Engineer
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Employment Type: Part-Time
Company: Power 3D – Advanced Battery Technology Startup

About Us:

Power 3D, a Carnegie Mellon University spinout, is reinventing the way batteries are built. We’re pioneering a revolutionary approach that uses 3D printing to manufacture high-performance cathodes, combined with semiconductor fabrication processes to construct the full battery architecture—including current collectors, separators, and packaging layers. Our mission is to enable compact, high-energy-density batteries for the next generation of consumer electronics, wearables, and medical devices.

The company recently received an NSF SBIR to develop a prototype and needs help on the battery aspects of our battery.

Position Overview:

Power3D Inc., is seeking a highly motivated battery engineer to develop high-capacity Li-ion batteries using innovative 3D electrode architectures. This exciting opportunity offers the chance to conduct cutting-edge research in a dynamic and collaborative environment. This is a part time position

The successful candidate will lead research efforts in cathode manufacturing, battery assembly, characterization, and electrochemical performance testing (EIS, cyclic tests, etc.) to achieve project-defined capacity targets.  Responsibilities will include the packaging of small form-factor batteries and the characterization of electrodes using advanced techniques such as SEM, FIB, XRD, and TEM. Experience in battery assembly and electrochemical characterization is required. Prior experience in microfabrication and nanoparticle 3D printing is highly desirable, as is familiarity with battery simulation tools. A strong drive to explore new engineering challenges and develop innovative scientific solutions is essential.

Importantly, the candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and experience with research in Li-ion battery manufacturing and testing. Salary will be commensurate with research experience and technical background. The company is incubated in the Panat lab at Carnegie Mellon University, that works in the area of energy materials, nanoparticle 3D printing and biomedical devices.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct research on Li-ion batteries, encompassing
  • o Fabrication of electrodes using additive manufacturing techniques.
  • o Characterization of electrodes using SEM, FIB, XRD, and TEM.
  • o Development of packaging technologies for integrating batteries with wearable devices.
  • o Battery stack assembly and testing via standard methods (e.g., cyclic tests, EIS).
  • o Simulation of 3D Li-ion battery stacks using software packages like COMSOL.
• Supervise and evaluate the technical work of other team members.
• Prepare and deliver verbal presentations, quarterly progress reports, and presentations for potential investors in this technology.

Qualifications:

• M.S. or Ph.D. (preferred) in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in Li-ion battery research.
• Proficiency in microfabrication and familiarity with characterization tools such as SEM, FIB, XRD, and TEM.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Commitment to meeting research project deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with nanoparticle 3D printing.
• Familiarity with battery simulation tools (e.g., COMSOL).
• Familiarity with grant proposal writing.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a pioneering team developing a breakthrough battery technology.
• Work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
• Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits.
• Opportunity for career growth as we scale rapidly.

Apply Now

Send your resume and a short cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line "Battery Engineer – Application." We’d love to hear why you’re excited to join our journey.