Member of Technical Staff, Cell Development

QuantumScape is on a mission to transform energy storage with solid-state lithium-metal battery technology. The company’s next-generation batteries are designed to enable longer range, faster charging and enhanced safety in electric vehicles to support the transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower carbon future.

We’re on a mission to electrify cars by building the next generation of battery technology! Do you want to learn about and work on this critical part of the future energy economy?QuantumScape is a start-up located in San Jose, California working on new energy storage technology to allow electric vehicles to outperform internal combustion cars. Our leap in energy density and charge rate is enabled by a different chemistry and cell architecture which also benefits safety. Our quick progress is due in part to a state of the art facility, highly automated data collection and analysis, an outstanding team, and a strong and clear set of values.
RoleQuantumScape is seeking a highly-motivated researcher to further improve the performance of our novel solid-state battery materials. You will learn how the technology works, develop new techniques for device fabrication and characterization, and work with the broader team to improve our materials and processing.What you will do:Characterize physical and electrochemical properties of battery materials and devices using state-of-the-art analytical methodsDevelop new methods for cell assembly and teardownCollaborate with colleagues from multiple fields to ensure that process specifications and device performance goals are metDeliver high-quality technical reports to colleagues
Skills & Knowledge:You have a sound understanding of materials science fundamentalsYou are self-motivated and have a track record of learning new skills and techniques, and applying those to achieve resultsYou thrive in a fast-paced environment, and adapt quickly to changesYou are a strong communicator and enjoy working on a team to solve complex challengesYou share our passion for our mission
Minimum Requirements:MS in materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related technical field or BS with a minimum of 2 years experience in a research and development role
Highly Desired:Hands-on research experience in device assembly or failure analysis experience from a relevant industryFamiliarity with electrochemistry or energy storage-related technologies


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