R&D Cell Formation Engineer

BASQUEVOLT aims to become the European leader in the next generation of solid-state lithium batteries. Our technology will make possible the mass deployment of electric transportation, stationary energy storage and advanced portable devices.

Scaling up and producing our solid-state Lithium battery technology from scratch. Do you dare?

Do you want to know more about us? Visit our website: https://basquevolt.com/en

Main functions

• Defining cell formation protocols for lithium metal batteries.

• Conducting R&D on cell formation processes for lithium metal cells.

• Working closely with R&D process engineers to increase understanding of lithium metal batteries failure modes and performance, in particular the effect of formation conditions.

• Determining the optimal cell formation conditions (such as temperature, pressure, electrochemical test condition) for achieving long cycle life. 

• Design and execute experimental plans to investigate formation parameters and their influence on cell performance, safety, and reliability.

• Analyze electrochemical data (e.g., capacity retention, impedance, coulombic efficiency, lithium plating/stripping behavior) to extract correlations with formation conditions.

• Establish SOPs and best practices for safe and reproducible cell formation at laboratory and pilot scales.

• Collaborate with material scientists to correlate electrode/electrolyte properties with formation outcomes.

• Contribute to scale-up activities, ensuring lab protocols can be translated into pilot- and production-scale formation lines.

• Maintain detailed records of experiments, protocols, and results to support IP generation and publications.

What we offer

Here's what we provide to make your journey with us exceptional:

• International Environment: Join a diverse team of young professionals with more than 17 nationalities, fostering a positive intercultural atmosphere.
• Relocation Package: We assist you in making your move to Spain as smooth as possible, offering support in all immigration and bureaucratic processes (health system, accommodation, bank appointments, traffic license, scholarship, and anything you may need!).
• Supportive Onboarding: From day one, we will guide you through everything about the company, ensuring seamless integration.
• Work-life balance: We embrace flexibility, remote work and promote a healthy work-life balance. Take advantage of 29 vacation days that you can use whenever suits you.
• Summer Schedule: Enjoy reduced hours during the summer and celebrate shorter Fridays throughout the year.
• Health and Well-being: Enjoy company-paid life insurance, additional health benefits, Spain's free education and healthcare systems and options for exemptions on taxes.
• Training programs: We encourage employees to keep learning. We offer English and Spanish lessons.
• Social and Networking Opportunities: Join our Afterwork WhatsApp group for exciting plans during your free time.

To this end, we offer the position of Cell Formation Engineer. 

Interested? Here's Our recruitment process:

1. Initial Contact: Connect with our People team for an introductory discussion.
2. Technical Interview & meet your direct manager. Our swift process may involve up to two-three interviews.

Are you ready to bring your expertise to shape the future of energy storage?