Battery Process Technologist

February 14 2025
Expected expiry date: February 28 2025
Industries Education, Training
Categories Chemistry, Materials, Metallurgy, Mechanical,
Halifax, NS • Full time

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Battery Process Technologist
Department/Unit Physics and Atmospheric Science
Research Project Canadian Battery Innovation Centre
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number GP05-25
Employee Group Grant-Paid
Position Type Term
Duration of Contract (if applicable) 2 years, with possibility of renewal
Employment Type Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0
Salary $70,000 - $80,000 per annum (for 35 hours/ week)
About the Organization
The Canadian Battery Innovation Centre (CBIC) is a critical infrastructure for advanced battery research in Canada. CBIC will be the first-of-its kind battery prototyping facility in Canada that will give researchers the ability to construct and demonstrate the feasibility of next generation battery technologies. This research facility will help the scale-up of innovations from Canada's world-class battery laboratories that will bring advanced battery solutions to our domestic industry and ultimately the Canadian consumer.
Job Summary
Reporting to co-Principal Investigators, the Battery Process Technologist will manufacture novel battery prototypes using a full battery production line installed in the CBIC with cutting-edge electrode coating and manufacturing equipment. The successful candidate will use their problem-solving and troubleshooting skills to design, improve and maintain production processes to ensure consistent and high-quality prototypes are produced for Dal researchers as well as external partners.
Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct end-to-end pouch cell prototyping starting from synthesis of custom battery active materials to wet and/or dry coating of active materials, calendaring, and finally cell assembly.
  • Test assembled battery prototypes using analytical and battery testing equipment including but not limited to: initial formation step, resistance measurements for QC, battery cycling and storage tests at various temperatures, cell tear downs for visual inspection, and routine analytical tasks including desktop electron microscopy, etc.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot full suite of production line equipment, and monitor dry room settings to ensure a suitable production environment.
  • Analyze battery testing data including graphing of voltage vs. capacity plots, capacity vs. cycling number plots, voltage vs. storage time plots, etc. Maintain timetables for equipment use by individual users.
  • Train users (Dal students, researchers from other academic institutes and/or battery industry) on synthesis of active materials, producing battery electrodes and/or assembling battery prototypes on a learning by doing basis. Prepare educational materials such as standard operating procedures, best practices, and presentations on specific equipment.
Note
Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

The role would require working in an environmentally controlled facility (Dry Room) with strict protocols in place for movement throughout the space.

The CBIC works with external researchers and clients on novel battery formulations; therefore, the candidate's discretion and confidentiality are of the utmost importance.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a proven related specialty with at least three years of related experience, preferably in battery manufacturing.
  • Experience with chemical and metallurgical process optimization.
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent problem solving and time management skills.
Assets
  • Hands-on skills with testing and production processes, reliability testing, electrical and mechanical tests.
  • Knowledge of materials analytical methods.
  • Capacity to perform small repairs of complex battery manufacturing equipment.
Additional Information
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP, health and dental plans and an employee and family assistance program.
Application Consideration
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity
Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 2
Open Date 02/14/2025
Close Date 02/28/2025
Open Until Filled No
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Optional Documents
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