Senior R&D Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Qualifications:

1. Educational Background:• A Master's degree in Electrochemistry, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related fields.• Candidates with backgrounds in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Electrical Engineering with relevant battery cell research experience will also be considered.
2. Work Experience:• At least 3-5 years of hands-on technical experience in the battery industry.• Proven experience in researching and developing lithium-ion batteries, with exposure to safety performance, failure analysis, reliability testing, and/or life prediction.• Experience with emerging battery technologies such as solid-state batteries, sodium-ion batteries, or other next-generation energy storage systems is a plus.
3. Technical Expertise:• Strong knowledge of battery safety, performance, and degradation mechanisms. Basic knowledge on CFD and/or battery life modeling is a plus• Familiarity with advanced analytical tools and techniques for material and battery testing.• Understanding of battery pack/system integration is a plus.
4. Soft Skills:• Good English presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate research findings to technical and non-technical audiences.• Excellent written and good verbal communication skills in English, including the ability to draft professional technical reports.
5. Personal Attributes:• A proactive learner with a growth mindset, willing to explore and adopt new technologies and methodologies.• Capable of working independently and delivering high-quality research outputs with minimal supervision.• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.• Ability to define research directions, propose viable plans, and execute projects effectively.
6. Other Skills:• Experience with simulation tools for battery performance modeling and prediction is advantageous.• Familiarity with regulatory and safety standards for batteries is a plus.• Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and experience managing lab equipment and resources.

ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.