Cathode Technology Specialist

Title:

Cathode Technology Specialist - APAC

Location:

Singapore

Business Line:

Batteries / New Materials & Applications

Reports To:

Global Chief of Strategy - New Materials & Applications

External Clients:

OEMs, Battery Cell & Cathode Manufacturers

Our client is the worlds leading producer of Niobium, a metal that belongs to the transition metals. When very pure, its soft, ductile, and highly resistant to corrosion. Niobium products are obtained from metallurgy processes and because it enhances properties and functionality, Niobium is used in a wide range of materials, such as alloy steel and oxides, and applications in sectors like mobility, energy, and construction. As the world transitions towards a greener future, role of Niobium-enhanced nanocrystalline magnetic materials in applications like batteries, inverters/converters, on-board chargers, and charging stations becomes indispensable in driving innovation towards a more sustainable and electrified world.

Niobium can contribute to the creation of more efficient and sustainable energy solutions, be it through the advancement of next-generation batteries, or the development of powerful nanocrystalline magnetic materials. Through its diverse roles in energy storage, conversion, and transfer, Niobium is assuming a pivotal role in advancing the generation of cleaner energy, bringing us closer to a carbon-neutral future.

Due to expansion, they are seeking a seasoned expert to join their Cathode Materials team to develop the next generation of cathode active materials (CAM) containing niobium. As a Cathode Technology Specialist, responsibilities include the development of processes for scaling-up and manufacturing cathode active materials including identifying or developing production technologies. These technologies are key for scaling cost-effective processes that meet the high-quality needs of niobium containing CAM.

The expert should be experienced in technical application, technical assistance and project management in cathode related projects.

CATHODE TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST - APAC

Responsibilities:

• Provide engineering expertise to identify, develop and implement production technologies for the scale-up and production of niobium containing cathode active materials.
• Develop a technology roadmap to support our business strategy and customer needs. Define and lead technology projects.
• Creating intellectual property (IP) within our technical partners and working with the legal team to write and file patent applications.
• Providing technical expertise to the commercial and business development teams and wider senior management and stakeholders.
• Working closely with cathode materials suppliers, implementing development projects and partnerships for niobium containing cathode materials
• Following up cathode materials synthesis, analysis and evaluation in test cells within our partners
• Supporting the implementation of cathode materials for customers from material selection to production
• Scouting and analyzing technical trends, conducting literature and patent research
  
  

Requirements:

• Completed technical/university studies in chemistry, electrochemistry, material science, physics, chemical engineering or comparable qualification
• Professional work experience (7+ years) in the development of cathode materials
• Expert knowledge in the development of cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries
• Profound knowledge of battery cells and electromobility
• Strong ability to work in a team, also and above all willingness and desire to cooperate in an innovative and international environment
• Strong ability of self-organization and good communication skills
• Experience building bridges cross-functionally to align and execute common goals and deliver results in a matrix organization.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation trends and impacts for the energy storage market desirable
• Excellent organizational, strategic, planning and implementing skills
• Excellent presentation and verbal communication skills
• Ability to assign and delegate work, problem solve, answer questions and evaluate results of performance
• High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts
• Ability to follow through and complete overlapping projects

Job Position:

• Full time

Language Skills:

• English is essential. Having a second Asian language such as Mandarin, Korean or Japanese would be advantageous