Monday, November 17, 2014

VP of Technology Development - 1477446 - SolidEnergy Systems - Waltham, MA

Position Description
SolidEnergy, a battery startup commercializing a breakthrough battery technology developed at MIT, is seeking a VP of technology development to help lead the development of our polymer ionic liquid (PIL) lithium metal battery. S/he will bring significant expertise in the area of ionic liquid and polymer electrolyte for lithium batteries and project management. Responsibilities include:

Manage electrolyte materials development
Manage cell prototype building development
Source raw materials from suppliers and manufacturers
Build and manage relationships with collaborators and manufacturing partners
Attend technical conferences and read journals to stay up-to-date with new breakthroughs

Desired Experience

PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or related fields
5 years of experience leading a technical team and managing a technical project
Publication and conference presentations on novel battery electrolyte materials
Working with major materials and chemical companies
Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Ability to speak Mandarin Chinese and contacts with Asian suppliers is a huge plus

Why work at SolidEnergy?
SolidEnergy takes an open approach to innovation, and has partnerships around the world. SolidEnergy offers its employees a fantastic opportunity both to work on a breakthrough technology in a fast-paced environment and to collaborate with large companies around the world across the value chain. SolidEnergy’s leadership team is diverse and multinational and offers its employees a global perspective while working in a startup. SolidEnergy also offers competitive salary, bonus, benefit package, and stock options to its VPs.
About SolidEnergy
SolidEnergy Systems is a startup company developing a breakthrough polymer ionic liquid (PIL) lithium metal battery that will transform the portable energy storage industry such as consumer electronics and electric vehicles. Our battery has the potential to achieve twice the energy density of conventional Li-ion and better safety at only 80% of their cost. SolidEnergy is based in Waltham, MA, co-habiting with the new A123. SolidEnergy takes an open approach to innovation and combines the material innovation of startups with the mature manufacturing of large companies. SolidEnergy is backed by multinational strategic venture investors.


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