Battery Material Scientist
Recruiter
JLR
Listed on
23rd June 2022
Location
Gaydon
Salary/Rate
£40000 - £50000
Type
Permanent
Start Date
2022-06-23
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A leading premium automotive business and leading to move towards electric autonomous vehicles.WHAT TO EXPECT :
We are looking for a Battery Cell-Material Scientist to help develop Jaguar Land Rover's Battery Material research for the development of the next-generation batteries for traction battery systems.
As Battery Cell-Material Scientist, you will be using state-of-the-art facilities for Li-ion battery cell material investigation and will provide the power behind our vehicles working in our Powertrain Engineering team. You will find the ideal balance between performance and sustainability while responding to the environmental issues that shape our industry.
The Advanced Battery Research function contributes to the development of new technologies and features for product delivery. This role will support collaborative research with key leading UK universities and external partners. The role will support the electrification teams in the delivery of new electric vehicle programmes.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities :
Investigation into cell design and engineering aspects of Li-ion current and future technology
Research on cost-sensitive cell components and understanding the trade-off for a value-engineered solution
Lead research projects investigating all aspects of battery cell performance to deliver the best pack performance over the life of the vehicle
Definition of protocols for Cell tear down and material analysis activities to support activities and battery material performance enhancement
Support Root Cause analysis investigation for current HV battery programs as well as warranty Investigations
Lead cell lifetime performance research and support modelling activities
Provide technical support on projects in mainstream engineering
WHAT YOU'LL NEED :
Plan and deliver Jaguar Land Rover Battery Material Research to support the next generation of electrified powertrain
Lead research activities and facilities development activities for Material Research and Lab facilities
Investigation into cell design and engineering aspects for Li-ion current and future technology
Research projects investigating all the aspects of battery cell performance to deliver the best pack performance over the life of the vehicle
Definition of protocols for cell tear down and material analysis activities to support "should cost" activities and battery material performance enhancement
Deliver knowledge capturing standard and testing procedures for the Lyons Park Advanced Battery Materials Laboratory
Leverage the HVM Catapult collaboration with academia and Subject Matter Experts
Deliver TCDS (Technology Creation & Development System) projects to support programme delivery
Knowledge, Skills and Experience :
Essential -
Electrochemist background at degree level, PhD preferable
Fundamental understanding of battery cell working principles
Experience in cell electrochemical testing
Experience in cell autopsy and ageing analysis
Hands-on experience in battery cell testing and data analysis
Experience in advanced material physical and chemical characterization:
SEM, TEM, XRD, XRF techniques
Surface analysis techniques (i.e. XPS)
FT-IR, Raman spectroscopy
Separation techniques (i.e. chromatography)
Robust knowledge of electrode synthesis processes and material and electrode characterization, including particle size distribution (i.e. BET, DSC/TGA)
Fundamental knowledge of different polymers and metal and glass chemistries
Experience in leading and delivering research projects
Previous experience in a Research role in an engineering or automotive environment
Previous experience in working with Universities and Research partners
Desirable -
Experience in cell/module/pack testing
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong influencing and engagement skills
Experience in planning, coordination, delivery and reporting of requirements such as Product Creation Delivery System (PCDS)
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