Description

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

General Summary

The Battery Technician will support research and development efforts in dry electrode process technology, focusing on the fabrication and testing of lithium-ion battery electrodes. This role involves hands-on work in a laboratory environment, collaborating closely with engineers and scientists to develop next-generation battery materials and processes. The technician will perform testing and provide results on samples as requested by the Technical Service group.

Responsibilities:

• Electrode Fabrication: Assist in the formulation and coating of battery electrodes, for both wet and dry electrodes.
• Process Optimization: Support process development and optimization of dry battery electrode technology, including powder mixing, film formation, and lamination onto current collectors.
• Cell Assembly: Assemble coin, and pouch in glovebox environment, ensuring quality control and safety.
• Battery Testing: Conduct electrochemical testing (cycling, rate capability, and impedance,) using battery testers Neware and Biologic as directed by test protocols
• Polymer Characterization: Perform polymer analysis according to defined testing standards such as tensile properties, DMA, FTIR, surface resistivity and SEM
• Data Collection & Analysis: Record, the experimental data, assisting in technical reports and ensure testing and data recording activities meet required standards.
• Equipment Maintenance: Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment such as mixers, calendaring machines, battery testers, and gloveboxes. (calibration and maintenance)
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure adherence to the company core values and maintain laboratory safety protocols along with regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications:

Education Background

- Bachelor's degree or technical diploma in Chemistry, Materials Science, Electrochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. (Master's degree is a plus)

Work Experience

• 1-3 years of hands-on experience in a polymer test laboratory or polymer processing
• Work experience in battery R&D, electrode preparation, or electrochemical testing (academic or industry). It would be a plus.

Skills and knowledge

• Experience with dry powder mixing, calendering, and electrode fabrication.
• Fine motor skills to perform small, delicate & detailed tasks
• Experience working in a glovebox is a plus.
• Ability to wear an air-line respirator, and climb ladders/steps donned in full PPE
• Familiarity with electrochemical analysis (EIS, CV, charge/discharge cycling) is a plus.
• Self-motivation, able to work independently to complete given tasks
• Knowledge of polymer test methods and standards are a plus.
• Data analysis capability via Excel is preferred.
• Advanced computing skills such as data logging is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, teamwork, and effective communication skills.
• English proficiency is required; French is a plus.

In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we're operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.

Pay Range (in local currency):
CHF76,640.00 - CHF119,750.00

Chemours Level:
22

Annual Bonus Target:

The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."