Senior Researcher - Electrochemistry

In this position your mission will be to develop innovative solutions for the development and manufacturing of core components of our electrolyzer stack including the membrane-electrode assembly, electrocatalysts, bipolar plates etc You will also be responsible for putting together the MEA and stack and testing the performance.

Your responsibilities include:

• Design and build electrochemical cells and stacks.
• Design and develop, and implement electrolysis cell components: electrocatalysts, diffusion and catalyst layer, membranes and coatings, bipolar plates etc
• Detailed engineering design and optimization of critical components affecting the electrolysis cell performance and durability.
• Developing new, innovative, and cost-effective solutions for the synthesis of electrocatalysts and electrodes for electrolyzer stacks.
• Designing and developing cost-effective compositions and synthesis techniques for manufacturing of bipolar plates for electrolyzer.
• Selection of sealants and gaskets for high-pressure electrolyzer stack design and manufacturing.
• Good understanding of electrolyzer components manufacturing process (Coating of Electrodes, MEA, CCM, Membrane/Diaphragm).
• Interface with the chemical engineering and process design team for optimizing electrolyzer system performance.
• Work with suppliers to get required materials and parts for the electrolysis cell and stack.

• Salary: Matching industries standards.
• Holidays: 12 days of customary national/state holidays, 18 days of paid vacation accrued monthly and 12 days of sick leave.
• Flexible timings with a 5-day, 45 hours/work week including breaks.
• Health insurance for employee, spouse and child(ren).
• Accident insurance for employees.
• Maternity paternity leave policies.
• Stocked pantry, company goodies team celebrations