Staff Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Responsibilities

• Execute and optimize purification process with halogenation under supervision and perform operational runs on the system.
  
• Work on scaling the purification process and system.
  
• Assist in preparing SWCNT dispersion tailored to battery and other applications.
  
• Operate and interpret results from analytical tools such as Raman, UV-Vis-NIR, ICP-OES.
  
• Data interpretation of TGA, SEM, TEM, BET, XRD, XPS, etc.
  
• Support the development and testing of prototypes for purification and dispersion systems.
  

Experimental Design & Execution

• Follow experimental protocols and ensure reproducibility of results.
  
• Identify and troubleshoot common issues during experiments.
  
• Analyze data and contribute to incremental improvements.
  

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain thorough logs of procedures and results.
  
• Contribute to presentations, technical documentation, and internal reports.
  
• Ensure data integrity and accessibility.
  

Collaboration & Communication

• Communicate findings clearly with the Principal Engineer and cross-functional team.
  
• Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
  
• Take initiative in learning and contribute proactively to team discussions and problem-solving.
  

Compliance & Safety

• Follow all safety procedures, especially in handling hazardous chemicals and operating sensitive equipment.
  
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized lab environment.
  
• Ensure adherence to environmental and regulatory standards.
  

Functional Competencies:

• Domain Knowledge:

  Understanding of SWCNT purification, and dispersion principles.
  

• Instrumentation Skills:

  Familiarity with spectroscopic and imaging techniques for SWCNT characterization.
  

• Problem-Solving:

  Ability to identify challenges in dispersion stability, scalability, and quality control, and propose practical solutions.
  

• Project Support:

  Assist in coordinating daily project tasks and aligning them with project goals.
  

• R&D Involvement:

  Contribute to literature reviews, documentation of experiments, and continuous process improvement.
  

Core Competencies:

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
  
• Hands-on experimentation
  
• Documentation and reporting
  
• Team collaboration and adaptability
  
• Commitment to learning and development