Battery Cell Engineer - Li Metal

Are you looking for a challenge in an entrepreneurial scale-up in the fast – growing battery market? Then, you have found the right place.

Avesta Battery & Energy Engineering (ABEE) offers an exciting job opportunity in battery research & development. We seek a Battery Cell Engineer – Li Metal to work in our R&D team to help us bring ABEE battery cell technology to the next level. The R&D team at ABEE focuses on research & development of next-generation battery technologies, cell prototyping, testing, and post-mortem characterization of battery cells.

Key responsibilities

• Leading the engineering efforts to develop the next generation lithium metal anode
• Testing electrochemical, chemical, and physical properties of Li metal anodes
• Study the relationship between Li metal anode and battery cell performance
• Collaborate closely with other team members to develop core technologies
• Preparation of technical reports and presentations
• Assist the prototyping team with the upscaling of Li metal anodes

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering field
• 5 years of experience in the manufacturing of Li metal anodes or development of Li-metal batteries, including cell assembly and validation
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail and organizational skills
• Communicative skills in an interdisciplinary and international work environment

What we offer

• A permanent contract, full-time position (38hrs/week)
• Pension plan and hospitalization insurance
• Possibility of up to two days of teleworking per week
• Very competitive compensation package
• Collaborative and caring team environment
• Career advancement opportunities
• The selected candidate will need to either live in Belgium or be willing to move to Belgium for the duration of the contract