Details
Posted: 24-Aug-22
Location: Seattle, Washington
Type: Full Time
Salary: Open
This posting will be used to recruit for 2 Research Scientist/Engineer 4 positions.
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Collaboration Core has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Scientist/Engineer 4 to join their team.
POSITION PURPOSE
Field of Research:
This position supports the Washington Clean Energy Testbeds (WCET), which provides academic and industrial user access to advanced characterization, fabrication, processing, and computing tools.
Purpose of Research Project:
Research undertaken at WCET is focused on the development of transitional energy devices, algorithms and other technologies. The equipment, analytical instrumentation, and computing capabilities are designed to meet the flexible needs of a multidisciplinary user base.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This Research Scientist/Engineer is responsible for instrument maintenance, demonstration, training and consulting, and sample evaluation using a variety of analysis techniques. The primary emphasis of duties will be on battery cell design and fabrication as well as operation and maintenance of relevant equipment including, but not limited to, a dry lab, materials processing, coating, cell assembly and finishing, materials characterization, and device testing. This position will also support researchers from academia and industry and must be capable of addressing their needs in a timely manner. As a senior member of the WCET staff, this person will be expected to manage multiple, significant projects – including detailed planning, scheduling, and coordinating of activities with lab management and junior staff. This position will interface directly with customers regarding their work. This position is expected to provide input to WCET management on lab staffing, delegation of project tasks, and planning of lab expansion.
Specifically, the person in this role will execute the following duties:
User and Community Interaction – 40%
Work directly with researchers from UW, industry, national labs, and other academic institutions to support their needs through project planning, equipment training, design and processing implementation, and support.
Consult clients on technical proposals and make presentations to potential customers.
Provide consultation for material development and evaluation.
Work independently to execute user projects within budget and on time; communicate with users to thoroughly understand their research and facility needs, and report results.
Develop and maintain technical and educational resources (in-person workshops, short courses, training modules, videos, manuals, online resources, and flyers) for the promotion and use of battery cell fabrication tools and facility.
Represent WCET at science technology engineering and math (STEM) outreach activities and events.
Represent WCET by attending technical meetings; presenting invited papers; participating in external seminars, workshops, professional societies, and committees.
Supervisory Activities – 20%
Serve as project manager for battery cell fabrication activities. Evaluate proposed or ongoing projects; interface with client/customer project managers and UW research/engineering management for existing or proposed projects
Provide input to lab management on staffing of overall project teams. Identify and evaluate candidates for open positions
Facility Operation – 20%
Perform battery cell fabrication process from end-to-end. Lead training activities for staff and users on cell fabrication equipment and processes.
Work with advanced materials to fabricate advanced battery components
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for facility staff and users, specifically for battery fabrication and material handling processes. Suggest and document practical changes for approval by management. Conduct feasibility and validation studies of new or revised methods.
Make recommendations related to the organization of the lab, space, safety, equipment management, software, procedures, etc. to support continual process improvement within WCET.
Work in a dry lab on a regular basis.
Contribute to reports to the university, sponsors, funding agencies, and other requesting organizations.
FIRST YEAR ONLY: Support the construction, commissioning, and start-up of the new battery fabrication facility at WCET.
Equipment Maintenance – 20%
Ensure performance of basic preventative maintenance and calibrations directly or by delegation.
Investigate instrument-related issues, execute troubleshooting procedures, contacting vendors if needed.
Anticipate the need for consumables and accessories for equipment based on demand.
Be cross trained on fabrication, processing, manufacturing, material analysis, and device testing instruments at WCET.
Test new materials to expand applicability and explore full potential of WCET cell fabrication tools
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
A Master’s degree in Science or Engineering or related field; minimum 3 to 5 years of experience (post-bachelor degree) in fabrication and analytical laboratories, or equivalent combination of education/experience.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of battery cell (coin, pouch and cylindrical formats) manufacturing processes and equipment.
Knowledge of energy storage materials and devices.
Knowledge of and experience with health and safety regulations.
Knowledge of battery fire mitigation protocols and resources.
Demonstration of logical problem solving.
Ability to write and document lab policies and procedures clearly.
Ability to multi-task and complete multiple projects in a timely manner.
Ability to train and interact with scientists with a range of backgrounds and levels of education.
Extensive background in chemistry, physics, materials science and/or engineering with a focus on analytical technique use and development.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Doctoral degree in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or other relevant field preferred.
Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. | 
