Senior Battery Scientist-engineer

Leydenjar Technologies B.V

Leiden, Netherlands
Not specified; pension: 10% of gross salary; benef...
On-site
3+ years silicon anode industry experience
Phd in chemistry or materials science
Hands-on pouch cell manufacturing experience
LeydenJar Technologies B.V. is seeking a Senior Battery Scientist-Engineer to advance the performance of their innovative 100% silicon-anode lithium-ion cells. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in battery technology and materials science, contributing to the company's mission of enhancing energy density and other performance metrics crucial for consumer electronics and mobility applications

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on driving performance improvement of 100% silicon-anode lithium-ion cells across energy density, cycle life, and fast charging.
  • Candidates will lead failure mode analysis with a specific emphasis on high-temperature and high-voltage operation to translate findings into concrete improvements.
  • LeydenJar offers a pension contribution of 10% on top of monthly gross salary along with 25 vacation days per year.

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LeydenJar Technologies B.V. is seeking a Senior Battery Scientist-Engineer to advance the performance of their innovative 100% silicon-anode lithium-ion cells. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in battery technology and materials science, contributing to the company's mission of enhancing energy density and other performance metrics crucial for consumer electronics and mobility applications.

Salary

Not specified; Pension: 10% of gross salary; Benefits: 25 vacation days, travel reimbursement, Udemy access

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 3+ years silicon anode industry experience
  • PhD in Chemistry or Materials Science
  • Hands-on pouch cell manufacturing experience
  • Failure mode and mechanism analysis expertise
  • Electrochemical and materials characterization skills

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring junior scientists and engineers
  • Patent identification and IP development
  • Cross-functional project leadership
  • Startup-level speed and pragmatism
  • Out of the box problem solving

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years hands-on industry experience with silicon-based anodes
  • PhD required or Master's with 2 additional years relevant experience
  • Fluent in English communication

Work Rights

Not specified

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