We’re Building the Future! Ever want to do hard work that will make a REAL difference in the world? Do you want to solve some of the most difficult problems with a team of exceptional players at a company that does not believe in impossible?
About Powin:
Powin Energy is a leading producer of utility scale modular battery energy storage system (complete with a patented, advanced, cloud-based monitoring/control system). That means we build power plants out of batteries that put coal and gas generators out of business and enable sustainable viability for renewable energy sources like solar and wind.
Powin is, and will continue to be, one of a handful of companies that will provide the equipment necessary to make this happen. Powin has distinct competitive advantages: cost-effectiveness; reliability; scalability; deploy-ability; and operational sophistication. Every day we work to ensure that we maintain these competitive advantages and our position as a global leader in providing turnkey, battery energy storage solutions for utility-scale, commercial and industrial, and microgrid applications.
Summary:
The Sr. Technologist will serve as one of the Product Test Group’s cell and battery experts. They will provide insight and experiential knowledge of cell chemistries and their use and degradation. They will review new technologies for application to Powin’s products and guide cell vetting processes to assist in implementing new cells, cells from new vendors, or new cell types. The Sr. Technologist will work closely with the Characterization Team to develop and analyze test strategies and communicate the inferred meaning of results. They’ll collaborate across teams at Powin to define the next product, validate expectations for the current ones, and trouble-shoot complex issues with field installations.
Job Details:
- Serve as a Powin Product Test Group (PTG) cell expert (life, degradation, chemistries, operating parameters, etc.) and support definition of testing needs. Including, establishing test requirements and algorithms/protocols definitions, and defining operating envelopes for cells and beyond
- Guide testing, qualification, validation, and characterization along with guiding selection and introduction of new tests/technology/equipment for test improvement
- Guide the building of empirical life models and SOH prediction and product performance guarantees based on cycle and calendar life data. Including reviewing Life/SOH models from Analytics group
- Provide analysis and publishing of reports based on results
- Compare stack level performance to cell and module and scale up of predictions from Cell-to-module-Stack-system
- Own cell requirements definition matrix, including creation, definition, and maintenance based on understanding of system needs and cell capabilities
- Support and hold internal webinars on basic and advanced battery topics
- Scout for current and emerging battery technologies and maintain an updated database
- Own definitions of Cell chemistry targets with future potential and work with internal stakeholders to identify new vendors/new chemistries/new technologies to pursue and to assure cell quality, specifications, and MFR data are as required
- Perform cell real-time SOH ranking, supplier cell life predictions and validation
- Support battery questions to explain battery fundamentals or provide performance figures
- Support translation of lab data and specs into warranties
- Analyze methods and effectiveness to optimize cell/stack performance over life
- Work with internal stakeholders to implement optimized designs and to design for new cells
- Assess, accept, and communicate reasonable risks by extrapolating information based on experience and knowledge from an incomplete dataset, support commercialization, drive to deeper knowledge
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- MS in Chemical Engineering, Materials, Applied Science, Electrical Engineering, or related degree, or equivalent relevant experience
- 5+ years relevant industry experience in Battery development, test, modeling, commercialization, etc.
- 5+ (8-10 preferred) years product development and test, R&D, and/or NPI experience especially in batteries
- Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally verbally and in writing
- Proven ability to drive safety projects initiatives to completion
- Ability to independently manage projects within budget and timeline constraints
- Ability to work cross functionally, explain designs and concepts to others with different backgrounds/degrees
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support international teams
- Travel ~up to 10% if not in Tualatin Area, some international travel possible
- Able to frequently lift 25lbs and up to 50lbs occasionally
- Deep understanding of battery cells/electrochemistry Cell modeling experience, preferred
- Experience with Technical writing, Data Processing/Coding Skills (SQL, Python, Statistical analyses (e.g. Minitab or similar), preferred
- Familiarity with Confluence and Jira preferred
- Hands on battery and cell testing/modeling experience strongly preferred (Cyclic Voltammetry, EIS, DCIR, SOC, SOH, etc.) preferred
Powin is not accepting resumes from unsolicited headhunters or agencies at this time.
EEO STATEMENT: The Company is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants without unlawful regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identification or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, protected veteran status, disability (mental or physical), or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law.
E-Verify: Powin participates in E-Verify and candidates will need to pass successfully upon completion of hire date.
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