Coating Process Engineer

About Us:

Log9 Materials is on a mission to make global energy 100% clean from cradle to gate. With its core competence in Graphene nanotechnology, Log9 strives to develop advanced energy storage technologies from electrode materials, cell level to pack level.

The Rapid Charging Battery technology developed by Log9 solves the challenges in adoption for the 2W and 3W electric vehicle platforms while the Aluminum Fuel Cell technology is targeted towards the electrification of long haul, heavier vehicles.

Role Summary:

As a Coating Process Engineer at Log 9, you have the opportunity to develop and implement strategies to scaleup the battery electrodes process.

Responsibilities:

 • Provide process engineering support in slurry mixing and roll-to-roll slot die coating of battery electrodes. 

• Provide battery plant start up assistance by utilizing cross functional experience to drive process quality improvement and process efficiency improvement. 

• Establish process baseline manufacturing parameters to allow integration of advanced materials into battery cell designs. 

• Provide technical guidance and hands-on support for all aspects of a coating operation including mixing, slurry delivery systems, conveyance, web treatment, coating, and drying. 

• Collect and analyse process and product data to drive decision making. 

• Develop and implement strategies for scale up of battery electrodes processes. 

• Understand the effects of mixing and coating process changes upon product quality attributes and performance. 

• Assist in the specification, procurement and quality of slurry and coating equipment. 

• Work with Product Engineering to ensure manufacturing and design requirements are compatible. 

Qualifications: 

• Degree in chemical engineering, materials engineering, mechanical engineering (with strong materials background) or relevant degree. 

• 5+ years of experience in wet coating processes such as slot die, rod, gravure, and multilayer coating technologies as well as the corresponding slurry making and mixing processes. Requirements 

• Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of slurry formulation, mixing protocol and coating processes. 

• Demonstrate excellent level of analytical ability, communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and customers. 

• The ability to use engineering design and simulation software is a plus.

Why should you consider Log9

• Unlimited Leaves round the year – No questions asked.  We call it the TRUST Policy.
• NO PROBATION PERIOD – You are a confirmed employee from DAY 1
• Health Policy that covers You, Your Spouse, Kids and your Parents as well.
• A work culture that offers not just professional growth but personal growth as well.  You will be eligible for an additional Education allowance.
• Have direct access to our Chief Entertainment Officers in the campus (Buzo, Rosie & Rapid) – They have an open door policy, provided you give them unlimited belly rubs
• Something you should explore:https://www.linkedin.com/company/log9materials/
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