Battery Scientist

Job Title: Battery Scientist

Reports to: CTO

Job Type: Exempt, Full-time

Locations: Fremont, CA (On-site)

Company Description

Amprius Technologies is a leading manufacturer of high-energy and high-capacity lithium-ion batteries, producing the industry’s highest energy density cells. We develop, design, and manufacture high-performance lithium-ion cells for advanced applications. We have invented and perfected a 100% silicon anode that enables the highest energy density cell commercially available in the industry. For more information, visit the company website at https://amprius.com/about/

Summary

As a Battery Scientist you will be responsible for developing and optimizing innovative processes and technologies for battery development, including new materials, cell designs, and manufacturing techniques. You will work to enhance battery performance, safety, efficiency, and sustainability. You will have a strong understanding of electrochemistry, materials science, and engineering principles, with a focus on both hands-on laboratory work and data analysis. You will lead and manage a team of R&D Technicians and oversee daily lab operations.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Oversee daily lab operations and lead continuous improvement efforts to optimize lab efficiency, accuracy, and throughput.
• Responsible for handling the team’s tasks and assignments and making sure technicians are appropriately performing assigned tasks.
• Designing and executing experiments to test battery materials and designs.
• Analyzing data to optimize processes and characterizing materials to understand limitations and develop solutions.
• Prepare technical reports, summaries, and presentations based on test data and findings.
• Maintain documentation for internal processes and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, test protocols, and documentation including specification requirements.
• Collaborate cross-departmentally with other battery scientists, production engineers, and quality assurance teams.
• Ensure proper calibration, maintenance, and safe operation of lab equipment. Maintain training material and provide training when needed.
• Ensure safety and regulatory requirements (like GLP and GMP), including LOTO procedures.
• Responsible for lab material inventory and procurement requests.

• Strong knowledge of lithium-ion and other battery behavior, failure modes, and testing standards.
• Hands-on experience with material synthesis, characterization, and electrochemical testing
• Analytical skills. Experience with data analysis software.
• Ability to convey complex technical information effectively.
• Problem solving skills.
• Experience in failure analysis is desirable
• Strong time management skills
• Detail oriented and introspective.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Presently legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Education, Certificates, Licenses, Trainings:

• MS in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. PhD. Preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience with battery research and development, which may include work during masters or doctorate degree.
• Experience as a supervisor or relevant role.  Ability to motivate, mentor, and guide.

Physical Demands & Work Location:

• Fremont, CA: This is an on-site job. Reliable commute or planning to relocate before starting work is required.
• Be able to lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.
• May be required to stand, sit, squat, bend, kneel, twist, crawl, reach, lift, balance, push, and pull.
• Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, respirator and safety shoes.
• Work performed in an office environment and requires ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards

• Comprehensive compensation package includes base salary + generous RSUs. Salary range for this role is $147,372.38 - $196,497.10.  Base salary will be determined based on knowledge, experience, and education.

• Health benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage. Medical options available for both HMO and PPO plans with Kaiser and United Healthcare. Medical plan available that are 100% covered by employer.
• Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA). HSA compatible Medical Plan, FSA options.
• Life and AD&D, Short & Long-term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Mental Health support. 
• Voluntary Coverage Package to support your wellness goals.
• Pet Health Insurance (Dogs & Cats)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k). No match.
• Generous Vacation Leave starting with 3 weeks of annual accrual. 10 paid holidays. Sick time off.
• Cell phone reimbursement for $50/month

Amprius Technologies is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information (GINA), protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. The Company’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, and administer all employment-related matters based on an individual’s qualifications, abilities, and efforts without regard to protected status.