Senior Engineer, Battery Materials

Cabot Corporation

. Lead projects of moderate to high complexity from concept through pilot, implementation, and commercialization .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeBillerica • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $128,300 - $186,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex projects in chemical engineering and materials science, with a strong focus on experimental design, statistical data analysis, and process improvement. Capable of effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders while ensuring compliance with safety and sustainability standards.

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Ph.D. In Chemical EngineeringExperimental DesignStatistical Data AnalysisProcess ImprovementProject Leadership

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Hard Skills

Engineering FundamentalsTroubleshootingProcess ModelingReaction EngineeringStatistical MethodsMaterial EvaluationTechnical DocumentationRoot-Cause AnalysisScale-Up ProcessesManufacturing Implementation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Particle TechnologiesCarbon MaterialsHigh-Temperature ProcessesCatalysisGas-Solid ReactorsGasification

Industry Keywords

Battery MaterialsElectrificationManufacturing TechnologiesIntellectual PropertySustainability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead projects of moderate to high complexity from concept through pilot, implementation, and commercialization
Define objectives, technical strategies, and experimental plans aligned with business priorities, customer requirements, and manufacturing needs
Partner with Manufacturing, Operations, Product Line, Marketing, and other stakeholders to improve robustness, product performance, cost position, sustainability, and readiness for deployment
Work with external partners, equipment vendors, toll manufacturers, and customers to support material evaluations, process trials, scale-up, and commercialization activities
Design and execute experiments involving conductive additives, dispersions, fumed metal oxides, aerogel, and related materials technologies
Analyze process and material performance data using statistical and engineering methods
Apply engineering fundamentals, modeling, and theoretical analysis to accelerate development and reduce technical risk
Support process design, pilot operations, technology transfer, and manufacturing implementation
Lead technical investigations and root-cause analyses for complex process, quality, and manufacturing challenges
Develop technical documentation, reports, and presentations for management, technical teams, and business stakeholders
Monitor advances in battery materials, electrification, and manufacturing technologies and identify business opportunities
Identify intellectual property opportunities and support patent applications and invention disclosures
Mentor engineers, researchers, and project teams
Follow SH&E procedures, standards, and regulations while promoting safe, responsible, and sustainable development and manufacturing practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline with 2+ years of relevant industrial or applied research experience; OR
Master’s degree in chemical engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline with 6+ years of relevant industrial or applied research experience; OR
Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline with 10+ years of relevant industrial or applied research experience
Demonstrated experience leading complex processes, products, scale-up, or manufacturing improvement projects
Experience designing and conducting experimental programs that translate results into practical improvements in capability, performance, quality, or manufacturability
Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, troubleshooting, experimental design, and statistical data analysis
Ability to communicate technical concepts and recommendations effectively to technical and non-technical audiences
Successful candidates must complete and pass a background check
Successful candidates must complete a drug test and receive an acceptable test result
Experience with particle technologies, carbon materials, high-temperature processes, catalysis, combustion, gas-solid reactors, gasification or related materials-processing technologies is preferred
Experience supporting pilot operations, manufacturing implementation, or customer-facing technical evaluations is highly desirable
Experience working with external partners, vendors, toll manufacturers, or customers in development, scale-up, battery materials, or manufacturing support is preferred
Experience with process modeling, reaction engineering, statistical methods, or related technical tools is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits beginning on the first day of employment
401K savings plan
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Annual bonus based on company performance
Hybrid Working Arrangement (Monday/Friday remote and Tuesday-Thursday in office)
Training, coaching and support for growth
Competitive package of benefits
Vacation
Feedback and support in a collaborative team environment