LFP Cathode Expert Battery Cell (all genders)

With whom you will CELLebrate

The mission has 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. The CTO organization takes care of the battery cell development. Our responsibility includes research, predevelopment of materials and components, series development, prototyping, testing and analysis of battery cells.

How you will CELLebrate

Evaluate new and already commercialized Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) cathode materials and design cathode electrodes to match the requirements from our customer specifications
Plan and execute experiments together with our development team. Plan and carry out efficient experimental campaigns that provide relevant information about LFP materials and give recommendations for their implementation into the battery cell.
Carry out detailed investigations to find causative relationships between material properties of LFP materials, e.g., particle size distribution, carbon content, surface area, and how they affect battery cell performance
Characterize LFP cathode materials by chemical, physical, and electrochemical methods and figure out means to predict cell performance based on material testing
Lead technical discussions with LFP material suppliers. Stay up to date regarding the newest developments in LFP material technology and align these with PowerCo’s targets

What you need for our CELLebration

University degree e.g., in chemistry, electrochemistry, material science, physics, chemical engineering, process engineering or comparable qualification.
Practical experience in battery cell development, preferably in an industrial environment.
Proven track record in LFP materials
Strong analytical competence and outstanding ability to work in a team.
High degree of self-initiative and target orientation.
Communicative skills in an interdisciplinary and international working environment.
Business fluent English language skills

What else can you bring

German language skills are a plus
Willingness to travel internationally

What to look forward to

Flexible working hours from 28 to 40h per week
Possibility of a 4-day-week (up to 35h per week)
30 days paid + 10 days unpaid leave
Mobile work options
Relocation support
More benefits to come

Company: PowerCo SE

Location:

Salzgitter, DE

Job Function: Technological development

Level of Experience: Professionals

Job ID: 1463

Date: Nov 10, 2025

Are you a battery believer?

PowerCo was founded in 2022 to become a global battery champion. Headquartered in Germany, we are currently ramping up gigafactories in Salzgitter, Valencia and St. Thomas in Canada with a total volume of up to 200 GWh. We are integrating the entire value chain and building a supply chain as local as possible. With that we are driving the development of a strong, sustainable battery industry in Europe and North America.

Questions?

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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.

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