Next-Generation Lithium-Ion Batteries
Technology
Drop-In Graphene Encapsulation for Li-ion Cathode Materials. Drives Comprehensive Performance Improvement, reaching 30%+ Energy Density Increase vs. today's State of the Art
Applications
Team
Advisors
Timeline
NSF STTR Phase I
Jul 01, 2019DOE SBIR Phase I
Jun 28, 2021NSF STTR Phase II
Nov 26, 2021News
Volexion : Semi-Finalist of Nature's Spinoff Prize
Graphene coating firm secures funding to scale-up battery cathode technology
Clean Energy Ventures leads investment battery startups Nth Cycle and Volexion; upstream, downstream
Volexion secures $2 million in seed funding to scale battery cathode technology
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Volexion Secures $2 Million in Seed Funding to Scale Battery Cathode Technology
Volexion - NAATBatt Top 10 Emerging Company
Volexion recognized as a Top 10 emerging company working in Advanced Battery Technology by NAATBatt
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Advanced battery material startup lands two employees on “40 Under 40” list
Argonne-led Center Receives Award for Pivotal Discovery in Battery Technology
Argonne-led center receives award for pivotal discovery in battery technology
Careers
Battery Materials Scientist - Evanston, IL, USA
What you’ll do
We are looking for a Battery Materials Scientist to support and lead the development of our drop-in solution. Your role entails working in close collaboration with internal teams, with Senior Management and with External Stakeholders to iterate and create meaningful results. This role reports to the Chief Technology Officer.
We are looking for a Battery Materials Scientist to support and lead the development of our drop-in solution. Your role entails working in close collaboration with internal teams, with Senior Management and with External Stakeholders to iterate and create meaningful results. This role reports to the Chief Technology Officer.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
are a self-starter, who operates independently and goes the extra mile
enjoy teamwork, seek immediate impact, and want to grow with a rapidly evolving company,
proactively give constructive feedback and ask for resources critical to your mission,
are excited to take technology from pilot to industrial scale, and
can work with us in Chicago and Evanston, IL with US work authorization
Importantly
Volexion combines diverse approaches from unique disciplines to drive step change improvements in an industry with exponential growth and technological innovation. To build on this strength, we encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Our team is hiring multiple candidates in batteries and materials science and we encourage you to share this and related postings with your colleagues.
- Manage research projects focusing on material processing scale-up, material & electrochemical characterization, and Li-ion cell development and testing
- Design and execute experiments to validate electrochemical performance of battery prototypes, incl. troubleshooting and iteration
- Collaborate with industry partners to develop commercial cell prototypes based on Volexion's materials
- Provide guidance and manage a technical team to maintain lab equipment and ensure operational continuity
- B.S./M.S./PhD in electrochemistry, materials science, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in battery materials synthesis, processing, and characterization
- 3+ years of experience in battery cell formulation and testing
- Ability to lead independent and joint research projects to success
- Effective communicator, collaborator, and project leader
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct experience with cathode surface coating and/or doping technologies
- Direct experience with commercial-scale Li-ion cell production and testing
- Knowledge of next-generation Li-ion technologies
are a self-starter, who operates independently and goes the extra mile
enjoy teamwork, seek immediate impact, and want to grow with a rapidly evolving company,
proactively give constructive feedback and ask for resources critical to your mission,
are excited to take technology from pilot to industrial scale, and
can work with us in Chicago and Evanston, IL with US work authorization
Importantly
Volexion combines diverse approaches from unique disciplines to drive step change improvements in an industry with exponential growth and technological innovation. To build on this strength, we encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Our team is hiring multiple candidates in batteries and materials science and we encourage you to share this and related postings with your colleagues.
Benefits
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance and 401k
- Competitive Paid Time-Off policy
Battery Materials Engineer - Evanston, IL, USA
What you’ll do
We are looking for a Battery Materials Engineer to support and lead the development of our drop-in solution. Your role entails working in close collaboration with Volexion’s internal teams, with Senior Management and with External Stakeholders to iterate and create meaningful results. This role reports to the Chief Technology Officer.
We are looking for a Battery Materials Engineer to support and lead the development of our drop-in solution. Your role entails working in close collaboration with Volexion’s internal teams, with Senior Management and with External Stakeholders to iterate and create meaningful results. This role reports to the Chief Technology Officer.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
More importantly
Volexion combines diverse approaches from unique disciplines to drive step change improvements in an industry with exponential growth and technological innovation. To build on this strength, we encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Our team is hiring multiple candidates in batteries and materials science and we encourage you to share this and related postings with your colleagues.
- Graphene precursor and battery materials synthesis and testing
- Seek and validate optimization and scale-up opportunities
- Characterization of materials’ physical, chemical and electrical performance (e.g., SEM, XPS)
- Build prototype batteries and validate electrochemical performance
- Develop and maintain Volexion’s operating procedures and quality control system
- Generate reports and presentations for customers, investors, and internal deliverables
- M.S. or B.S.in chemistry, electrochemistry, materials science, chemical engineering or related field
- Ability to lead joint research projects with industrial customers
- Effective communicator, collaborator, and project leader
- Ability to build out new process systems and develop best-in-class Operation and Quality Systems
- Proficiency in Excel or Matlab or equivalent software for data management and analysis
- 3+ years of experience in materials synthesis and materials characterization
- 3+ years of experience in Li-ion electrode formulation, battery prototyping, and electrochemical testing
- Knowledge of commercial and emerging Li-ion battery materials
- Experience with battery systems (design, development, prototyping)
- are a self-starter, who operates independently and goes the extra mile
- enjoy teamwork, seek immediate impact, and want to grow with a rapidly evolving company,
- proactively give constructive feedback and ask for resources critical to your mission,
- are excited to take technology from pilot to industrial scale, and
- can work with us in Chicago and Evanston, IL with US work authorization
More importantly
Volexion combines diverse approaches from unique disciplines to drive step change improvements in an industry with exponential growth and technological innovation. To build on this strength, we encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Our team is hiring multiple candidates in batteries and materials science and we encourage you to share this and related postings with your colleagues.
Benefits
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits including health (medical, dental, vision) and 401k
- Competitive Paid Time-Off policy