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About the role

  • Unit Cell Engineer designing and developing electrochemical cell components for flow batteries. Focused on performance optimization and cost reduction in energy storage solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Develop new unit cell architecture and components, particularly bipolar plate and frame, to improve reliability while reducing cost and complexity.
  • Develop novel sealing, manufacturing and assembly processes for components and assemblies, e.g. injection moulding, plastic welding, bonding.
  • Select appropriate materials for components based on their electrochemical and mechanical properties, working with materials and chemistry experts.
  • Source and verify prototype components, design and build test cells and fixtures, and develop testing methods to evaluate unit cell performance and reliability.
  • Conduct electrochemical and post-mortem analysis to identify the root causes of cell failures.
  • Support the transfer of de-risked technology to product development teams according to the technology roadmap.
  • Use mathematical modeling to understand and improve complex electrochemical and transport phenomena within the cell.

Requirements

  • At least 3 years demonstrated experience in a similar role
  • A strong understanding of electrochemical cell design and operation.
  • Knowledge of materials used in energy storage, including polymers, carbon-based materials, and electrolytes.
  • Experience in low- and high-volume manufacturing methods such as machining, forming, injection moulding, plastic welding.
  • Expertise in designing and specifying physical components such as bipolar plates, seals, frames.
  • Familiarity with battery testing, failure analysis, and performance optimization.
  • Proficiency in CAD software (Onshape preferred) for creating and refining component designs.
  • Project management experience is desirable.
  • Eligible to live and work in Canada.
  • Registered or eligible to register with EGBC as a PEng or EIT.

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$120,000 - CA$135,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

Assembly

Location requirements

HybridVancouverCanada

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