General Information
Position: Electrochemical Research Engineer II
Organization: Materials Discovery Research Institute (MDRI)
Location: Skokie, IL, USA
Type: Full-time
Remote Work: No
Job Description
The Electrochemical Research Engineer II will play a pivotal role in advancing the discovery, characterization, and optimization of electrochemical materials for next-generation energy storage and conversion technologies. The role involves accelerating the development, evaluation, and scaling of novel materials and device architectures for applications such as fuel cells, electrolyzers, and advanced batteries. This will be achieved through high-throughput methodologies, including automated synthesis techniques, in-situ and operando characterization, and advanced electrochemical testing methods. The research will be supported by high-performance computation (HPC), artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) capabilities within MDRI.
Qualifications
Education
• PhD in Electrochemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field; OR
• Master’s degree plus 2+ years of hands-on electrochemical research experience; OR
• Bachelor’s degree plus 6+ years of relevant industrial or academic experience.
Experience
[• Experience in an electrochemical R&D lab focused on energy technologies.
• Prior work with pilot-scale prototypes and field validation is highly desirable.
Skills
• Strong expertise in electrochemical testing of energy conversion and storage materials, including fuel cells, electrolyzers, flow batteries, and solid-state batteries.
• Hands-on experience with electrochemical workstations, impedance spectroscopy, and high-throughput screening techniques.
• Proficiency in materials characterization techniques, such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), electron microscopy (SEM/TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and Raman spectroscopy.
• Strong background in catalyst synthesis, solid-state electrolyte processing, and electrode fabrication techniques.
• Experience with multiphysics modeling of electrochemical processes, including transport phenomena and reaction kinetics.
• Familiarity with pilot-scale electrochemical reactors and scaled testing environments.
• Knowledge of AI/ML applications for materials discovery and electrochemical diagnostics is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment, balancing multiple projects and priorities.
Compensation and Benefits
Payscale: $81,456.37-$112,002.51
Benefits: 401(k)
Application Process
Application Deadline: The position will remain open until it is filled
How to Apply: (https://ulse.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ulricareers/details/Electrochemical-Research-Engineer-II_JR1210-2) or [[(1) Electrochemical Research Engineer II - Materials Discovery Research Institute | UL Research Institutes | LinkedIn]