Publication Date:  Apr 6, 2024
Location: 

Salzgitter, DE

Company:  PowerCo SE

Head of Materials Development (all genders)

Technological development I Management
 
 
With whom you will CELLebrate

The mission hast started. We proudly announce that in our Battery Valley we are starting our own battery cell production and the ramp up of our worldwide headquarters for global cell manufacturing. In this, the tasks and requirements of operations are varied. Operations takes care of all production related activities within the battery cell production. Our responsibilities vary from planning, constructing and rolling out the forthcoming battery cell factories. Furthermore, planning and implementing operating functions such as logistics, quality, production and plant management is also key elements within the area of operations. 

 

How you will CELLebrate

  • Collaborate with materials suppliers to develop next generation materials for high energy LiB products
  • Work on sourcing low-cost cathode, anode, separator and electrolyte for cost optimization
  • Evaluate, screen and implement materials for cell product development
  • Resolve issues related to materials used for current/next generation products
  • Validate materials to meet battery specifications and support technically to qualify materials suppliers/sources
  • Disciplinary and professional management of the technology team
  • Design and structure of the organization
  • Definition and implementation of internal and external work processes 
  • Define, edit & control subprojects in the field of SolidState Battery technology
  • Structuring of collaboration with cooperation partners in the environment of SolidState battery against the background of an ever-changing Technology and market environment
  • Scouting and benchmarking of future technologies (product and production process) in the ASSB environment
  • Development / identification of potentials for the improvement of product and process properties
  • Management of sub-projects regarding industrialization approaches (product and process)
  • Assumption of technical responsibility to ensure the individual objectives in the course of the project
  • Creation and presentation of technical decision presentations in relevant committees and circles
 

What you need for our CELLebration

  • Completed studies in materials science, chemistry or comparable qualification
  • 10+ years of leading materials (cathode, anode, separator and electrolyte) development for cell projects in leading LiB manufacturers
  • Deep understanding from materials development, cost structure, scale up and production processes (PPAP)
  • Extensive experience working with materials vendors
  • Interpretation skill from materials properties to cell level performances
  • Need experience in adopting materials development to series cell developments (such as A, B samples for OEMs)
  • Strong ability to work in a team and a high degree of initiative
  • Skills in communication and collaboration with business partners in English
  • Must have experience as a manager
 

What else can you bring

  • Professional experience in the field of batteries, battery cells or automotive industry
  • Willingness to travel internationally
 

What to look forward to

  • Mobile work options
  • Relocation support
  • More benefits to come
 

 
We believe that the best results are created in a diverse and inclusive environment. 
Therefore, all qualified applications will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, religion, gender (identity), sexual orientation, national origin or disability.
 
Requisition Number: 1670