We’re on a mission to electrify cars by building the next generation of energy storage technology! Do you want to make a major contribution to this critical part of the future energy economy?

QuantumScape is seeking a highly-motivated process engineer to develop our powder processes for novel solid-state battery materials. You will learn how the technology works, develop new materials to be integrated into the device, and contribute to the scaling-up of the processes.

Our ideal team member is self-motivated, a quick learner, and can adapt to a multifaceted work environment and enjoys working on exciting and impactful projects.

Develop processes that are aligned with the platform goals

Define specifications for the processes and materials of interest

Qualify and introduce scaled-up processes to our baseline flow

Develop and monitor quality control metrics for the above process modules

Lead continuous improvement and troubleshooting of process modules

Demonstrate a scalable and repeatable approach to achieve the performance

Characterize physical properties of solid-state materials and understand their physical limitations

Explore alternate scaling-up routes and transfer process to HVM toolsets

Perform data analysis and develop control charts

Education & Experience: You possess a Master's degree in Materials Science (or a related field) with proven experience with process development

You are familiar with materials synthesis (e.g., solid-state synthesis, ball mill, attrition mill) and/or roll-to-roll processes

You are conversant with electrochemistry

You are experienced in safe laboratory practices, especially in handling hazardous chemicals

You have good interpersonal and presentation skills

You are proficient in JMP and/or Python for the application of statistical methods for experiment planning, data analysis, and process control

You love working on an energizing and ground breaking technology

You share our passion for our mission

You are comfortable working in a glovebox, dry room or fume hood

You are motivated to learn new techniques and refine existing techniques

Nice to Haves

PhD with experience in energy materials research

Experience with tool specification and design

Familiarity with technology transfer and FMEA principles

May work with airtight isolation chambers and/or wear neoprene or vinyl gloves for 15-30% of the time.

May frequently reach above shoulder heights and below the waist.

May be required to use hand or power tools.

Ability to stoop, kneel, crawl, lift, push and extend arms.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.