Electrical Engineer II

Position: Electrical Engineer II
Location: Santa Clara, California
Duration: Contract - 12 months
Job ID: 171031

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Electrical Engineer II to join our team in Santa Clara, California. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in materials characterization, battery cell design, and electrochemical performance analysis. This role involves working on cutting-edge technologies to design and develop advanced silicon anode materials for lithium-ion batteries, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to the scaling up of innovative materials and processes.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth materials characterization and failure analysis (FA) on silicon anode materials and battery cells.
• Design and develop advanced silicon anode materials for lithium-ion batteries.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to scale up promising materials and processes.
• Analyze electrochemical performance metrics, degradation mechanisms, and material interfaces.
• Utilize materials characterization tools such as SEM, TEM, XRD, XPS, and Raman spectroscopy.
• Work on battery cell design, prototyping, and testing protocols.
• Collaborate across materials science, mechanical, and electrical engineering teams.
• Apply excellent problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
  

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in materials science, chemical engineering, electrochemistry, or a related field.
• 3 years of relevant industry or academic research experience.
• Deep understanding of electrochemical performance metrics, degradation mechanisms, and material interfaces.
• Hands-on experience with materials characterization tools (e.g., SEM, TEM, XRD, XPS, Raman).
• Familiarity with battery cell design, prototyping, and testing protocols.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

About PTR Global: PTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. PTR Global has become one of the largest providers in its industry, with over 5000 professionals providing services across the U.S. and Canada. For more information visit www.ptrglobal.com

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Pay Range: $50 - $52

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.

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