München - Senior Electrochemical Systems Engineer (R&D) – Iron Salt Battery (m/f/d)
Summary
Are you excited about making renewable energy available 24/7? Are you enthusiastic about flow battery technology in revolutionizing energy storage systems? Do you have a passion for conducting rigorous hands-on testing and analysis? Then apply now to be our next Electrochemical Systems Engineer in VoltStorage´s R&D department.You will play a vital role in advancing our Iron Salt Battery technology through electrochemical systems development, modeling, and scaling from bench top to pilot scale. This is your chance to be at the forefront of a clean energy future.
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Employer Intro
Hi!
I'm John, Head of Research & Development, at VoltStorage GmbH, a Munich-based start-up with currently about 75 employees. In 2016, Michael, Jakob and Felix founded VoltStorage. Our vision was and is to make renewable energy available 24/7 to enable a green, sustainable and fair future.As an expert for stationary flow batteries, we want to cover all application areas of stationary battery storage systems with our multi-technological approach and thus contribute significantly to the energy transition.
Job Intro
To keep our big project moving forward, I am currently looking for a
Senior Electrochemical Systems R&D Engineer – Iron Salt Battery (m/f/d).
You will play a vital role in advancing our Iron Salt Battery technology through electrochemical systems development, modeling, and scaling from bench top to pilot scale.
Your tasks- Become an expert in the Iron Salt Battery electrochemical systems and submodules
- Design and execute experiments to characterize subsystems and gather critical data for scaling
- Develop mathematical models of the battery systems based on mass and energy balances and electrochemistry
- Innovate and challenge existing assumptions to enhance module concepts and generate valuable intellectual property
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (including mechanical engineering, software development, and electronics) to support system automation, engineering, and scaling
- Lead root cause analyses to enhance system reliability and performance
- Continuously evaluate and enhance testing methodologies, ensuring accuracy, repeatability, and efficiency
- Masters degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Electrochemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or related field
- Proficient in describing electrochemical systems using mass and energy balances and electrochemical relationships
- 3-5 years professional experience in battery, fuel cell, or electrolyzer development and innovation
- Strong knowledge of electrochemical testing methodologies, including electrochemical analytical techniques, cell performance evaluation, and environmental testing
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines
- Adaptability to evolving project requirements and a dynamic research environment
- Commitment to maintaining a safe working environment and adhering to laboratory protocols
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Kind regards,John