Title:  Senior Manager, Solid-State Battery Development

QuantumScape developed the industry’s first anode-less cell design, which delivers high energy density while lowering material costs and simplifying manufacturing. Our innovative battery cell technology can store energy more efficiently and reliably than today’s lithium-ion batteries.

Responsibilities:

• Lead critical projects of QuantumScape's all-solid-state battery (ASSB) development, including
• Develop large area all-solid-state battery stacks, maintaining up-to-date overall process flow
• Manage materials/tool vendors, assist with budgeting and purchasing
• Scale-up planning
• Establish and track project timeline, craft the procedures used to guide projects from kick-off through successful completion
• Be the point of contact for all things related to project execution. Help the team and suppliers stay organized and aligned throughout each project's lifecycle
• Facilitate communication across multiple projects among different teams, including R&D teams, process teams, senior management, internal customers, and external contractors and service providers.
• Be onsite for day-to-day interactions with engineers and technicians, and be in the trench with the team to deliver the products

Minimum Experience and Education:

• Bachelors + 10 years of experience, Masters + 8 years of experience or PhD + 6 years of experience
• PhD's degree or Masters degree in Materials Science/Chemical Engineering/Electrical Engineering/Chemistry/Physics preferred
• Solid background in electrochemistry and solid-state ion conductors
• Hand-on experience in materials synthesis or device fabrication and characterizations
• Knowledge of safe laboratory practices, especially in handling chemicals
• Perform under pressure in an energized and a fast paced environment; love working in a team setting and capable of working independently
• Clear verbal and written communication skills to logically communicate ideas and thought processes

Skills & Knowledge:

• Highly skilled at building trust and leading people
• Ability to manage timelines for research projects
• Clear, candid and timely communication
• References would attest to your curiosity, integrity, and thoughtfulness

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience working in high volume battery development environments
• Expertise in interface characterizations including both sample preparation and data analysis
• Deep understanding in ceramic materials phase diagrams and solid-state ion conduction mechanisms
• You are disciplined in your approach and rely on the application of statistical methods for experiment planning, data analysis, and process control

Compensation & Benefits: Salary range for this role has a range of $161,000-210,000. Salary will be determined by the candidate's experience and educational background. QuantumScape also offers an annual bonus and a generous RSU/Equity package as part of its compensation plan. In addition, we do offer a tremendous benefits plan including employee paid health care, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and other exciting perks.

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.