• Staff Materials Scientist

    Energizer Holdings, Inc. (Westlake, OH)


    What you'll love about this job

     

    Hybrid Opportunity | Relocation Assistance | Newly Remodeled Innovation Lab | Total Rewards Package

     

    This is Energizer Holdings, Inc.

     

    Energizer Holdings responsibly creates products to make lives easier and more enjoyable. To do this, we lean into our culture as an organization – we win together, while serving each other, with a willingness to act boldly, all while doing right. Our colleagues hail from all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life, but our shared mission and purpose make us one team. Because we’re a global organization, you will always have opportunities to learn, grow and develop in your career. We support flexible working arrangements wherever possible.

    Position Summary

    As a Staff Materials Scientist – Battery R&D, you will work with a team of scientists and technologists to deliver and maintain a robust pipeline of innovations to maintain Energizer’s technological leadership and competitiveness in the battery industry.

    Responsibilities

    + Develop concepts and conducts experiments to identify and characterize new & improved battery electrode materials to improve performance or reduce cost

    + Assess existing and improved electrode materials and the processes used to apply them to battery systems.

    + Understands the factors that limit electrochemical performance and makes recommendations to optimize the performance

    + Utilize a Stage Gate-based Project Management approach, from early concept to start of production, to deliver against timelines and milestones aligned with the Marketing Cycle Plan and customer requirements

    + Work in a team environment across multiple disciplines, culminating in regular written documentation and oral presentations which both assess and record the progress of the work

    + Provide technical direction of non-exempt colleagues, leadership of cross functional teams, and makes technical recommendations to R&D leadership

    + Remain cognizant of the pertinent technical literature, while following developments in the field of materials science and applies those developments to improved battery materials, processes and products

    + Monitor and provides technical analysis of competitor product improvements and recommends program direction to maintain competitiveness

    + Participate in establishing Intellectual Property related to assigned programs

    + Practices proper safety procedures, provides leadership to others in key result areas, and participates in continuous improvement activities, serving as a team member as required

    What we are looking for

    + Master's in Materials Science & Engineering, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

    + 5+ years of relevant lab experience

    + Capable of working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment

    + Up to 20% domestic and international travel

    What we prefer

    + Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

    + Previous experience in the application of materials science to battery and/or electrochemical systems

    + Team leadership, Stage Gate Protocol, Design for Six Sigma, Statistics and Design of Experiments

     

    Come join us!

     

    Energizer is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

     

    Total Rewards Package

     

    The salary range for this position is USD $87,000.00/Yr. - USD $166,000.00/Yr.

     

    Actual base salary offered to a candidate may vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.

     

    Energizer strives to create a supportive work environment centered around colleagues’ professional and personal well-being. Our total rewards package provides comprehensive benefits to attract, retain, and protect our colleagues – including health and welfare insurance, parental leave, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.