• Battery/Chemical Process Engineer

    Adecco US, Inc. (Waco, TX)


    About the Role

     

    We're looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented **Battery/Chemical Process Engineer** to support the design and manufacturing of high-performance nickel-cadmium batteries used in aerospace applications. This role bridges lab research, production floor process engineering, and customer interface — ideal for someone who enjoys working across disciplines to drive product and process excellence.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for battery plates, cells, and complete battery assemblies.

    + Lead or support product development, testing, and qualification for new battery designs.

    + Author and maintain manufacturing specs, process documentation, and qualification test plans.

    + Interface with cross-functional teams, customers, suppliers, and testing labs.

    + Perform or support lab testing for process validation and chemical analysis.

    + Ensure compliance with aerospace quality and regulatory standards.

    + Support problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts across battery production.

    What You Bring

    + **MS in Chemical Engineering** + 3–5 years of battery or electrochemical process experience _OR_ **BS in Chemical Engineering** + 7+ years of relevant experience

    + Strong knowledge of Nickel-Cadmium or Lithium-Ion battery systems

    + Experience with hands-on process engineering and product qualification

    + Solid analytical skills, including working with scientific equations and data

    + Effective communicator with leadership ability and a collaborative mindset

    + U.S. citizenship or eligible to meet Export Control regulations

    Bonus Skills

    + Aerospace, Military, or other high-reliability product experience

    + Familiarity with environmental permitting and industrial wastewater treatment

    + Experience leading process audits and mentoring other engineers

    Work Environment & Travel

    + Mix of office, lab, and production floor

    + Occasional exposure to chemicals and industrial environments

    + Some travel to vendors, labs, or customer sites

    **Pay Details:** $85,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

     

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    The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

    + The California Fair Chance Act

    + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

    + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

    + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance