What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical / Team Lead (Metal Production) position at Voya Energy?
Based in Hayward, CA, Voya Energy is commercializing a groundbreaking metal-based fuel to rapidly deploy reliable, clean, affordable electricity anywhere on Earth. Our breakthrough technology allows us to convert abundant, high-energy, recycled metals into a powerful, safe, durable fuel. We are also creating a foundational new category of energy generation devices, delivering fast access to power - free from the limitations of the grid.
We are assembling a highly-experienced team of visionary founders, tenacious researchers, battle-tested operators and world-class investors to deliver on Voya’s ambitious mission. Join us in fueling our electric future.
As one of the first members of the Voya team, you will have a key role in the development of the company. The successful candidate will take a leading role in setting the scientific direction of the company.
Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of scientists and engineers to develop inert anode and cathode materials and electrolytes for electrochemical production of Voya’s fuel-grade metal.
- Design and demonstrate high-efficiency cell architectures and process conditions.
- Work with Voya’s advanced prototyping team and/or contract R&D firms to scale and demonstrate these new materials and processes in pilot and production-intent systems.
- Establish raw material specification and supply chain to enable low-cost production of metal at scale.
Qualifications:
- Track record of developing materials for high-temperature metallurgy or electrochemical processes or scaling such processes to pilot or production-scale.
- Experience leading high-performance teams of scientists or engineers to develop novel materials or processes.
- Track record of successfully managing vendors for material supply or development.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams, preferably for large-scale process development.
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
- Results-oriented with a strong sense of urgency.
Salary & Benefits:
- Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with experience
- Unlimited PTO
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage