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Cathode R&D Technician

Redwood Materials is building a localized battery materials supply chain focused on recovery, reuse, and recycling to drive the energy transition. The Cathode R&D Technician on the Cell Engineering team will perform hands-on lab work to prepare cathode slurries, measure rheological properties, fabricate coin and pouch Li-ion cells, run electrochemical tests, analyze performance data, conduct post-mortems, and document SOPs while maintaining lab equipment.

Skills

  • Hands-on slurry preparation and powder processing
  • Rheology measurement (viscosity, Hegman)
  • Electrode coating and calendaring
  • Coin and pouch cell fabrication
  • Battery testing and electrochemical characterization
  • Data monitoring and analysis of test results
  • Post-mortem failure analysis
  • SOP creation and documentation
  • Basic lab equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Strong written and verbal communication

Responsibilities

  • Prepare cathode slurries and measure rheological properties (viscosity, Hegman, etc.)
  • Coat cathode slurries and calendaring to achieve target electrode density for energy vs. power cells
  • Fabricate various cell formats including coin and pouch Li‑ion cells
  • Design and execute electrochemical testing protocols and run battery tests
  • Monitor and analyze electrochemical data to evaluate cathode active materials
  • Perform post-mortem analysis to investigate degradation mechanisms
  • Prepare and maintain documentation and SOPs for lab processes
  • Perform periodic maintenance and repairs on assigned lab equipment

Education

  • Associate or Bachelor's degree in chemistry, materials science, or chemical engineering
  • Other degrees considered with relevant hands-on experience

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
  • Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
  • Retirement savings plan (e.g., 401k)
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Mission-driven work focused on sustainability
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Redwood is building a circular supply chain to power a sustainable world and accelerate the reduction of fossil fuels. To make batteries sustainable and affordable we need to close the loop at the end of life. We’re localizing a global battery su...

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