Staff Researcher – Cell Process Development

General Motors

. Lead electrode development from requirements through scale-up with internal teams and external partners .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeWarren • Michigan • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrode development, including mixing, coating, and calendaring processes, while leading cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing and quality control in battery technology. Proficient in statistical methods and data analysis to drive innovation in next-generation electrochemical devices.

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Electrode Process DevelopmentDesign Of Experiments (DOE)Statistical Process ControlBattery Cell TechnologyQuality Control Methods

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Hard Skills

Electrode FabricationElectrode CharacterizationMixing TechniquesSlurry CoatingCalendaring ProcessesData AnalysisProcess ControlAutomation ToolsDigital ManufacturingQuality Systems

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCollaborationCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Statistical SoftwareControl ChartsTesting PlatformsFMEASix Sigma

Industry Keywords

Electrochemical DevicesLithium-Ion TechnologySolid-State BatteriesManufacturing StandardsBattery Safety

Tech Stack

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead electrode development from requirements through scale-up with internal teams and external partners
Develop next-generation cathode and anode electrode technology
Lead electrode process development including mixing, coating, calendaring, and cell assembly
Provide technical cell development leadership to scientists and drive technology strategy for next-generation electrochemical devices and products
Establish engineering processes and standard work for electrode development and cell assembly
Set goals, track cross-functional deliverables, identify risks, and drive mitigation throughout the program
Collaborate with project engineering, design, manufacturing, process, controls, operations, facilities, and other engineering stakeholders through concept development, prototype testing, engineering design, system build, integration, and testing
Work with manufacturing engineering and cross-functional teams to advance the manufacturing program
Manage vendor partnerships with supply chain and purchasing teams, aligning engineering requirements, scope, schedule, and cost
Develop and adapt processes and methodologies to team needs
Optimize and qualify electrode processes and establish quality-control protocols and specifications
Perform data analysis and support development of control charts
Test mixing, coating, calendaring, and storage-management approaches to optimize electrode processes
Manage proof-of-concept DOE to meet electrode specifications
Fabricate and test electrodes and coatings to quantitatively measure performance against product requirements
Evaluate and modify standard techniques, processes, and criteria to resolve complicated technical challenges
Work with analytical chemists and process engineers to investigate electrode failure modes, identify root causes, assess technical risks, and generate solutions
Prepare reports, document results, provide conclusions and next steps, and drive solutions to identified gaps
Contribute to intellectual property development
Review prior art and present relevant developments to the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

MS/PhD in chemical engineering, material science, physics, chemistry, or a related field
10+ years of experience in electrode process development, electrode fabrication and electrode characterization/analysis, and quality control methods and measurements
Hands-on experience with mixing, slurry coating, and calendaring
Proficiency using statistical methods for experiment planning, data analysis, and process control
Experience developing and characterizing electrodes and electrode processes
Knowledge and understanding of battery cell technology
Experience in pilot or mass production-scale electrode process
Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) methodology and/or statistical methods
Experience transferring new electrode processes into high-volume manufacturing
Experience with next-generation lithium-ion, solid-state, or other advanced battery technologies
Experience with electrode defect analysis, process capability, statistical process control, and design of experiments
Experience with automation, controls, data systems, or digital manufacturing tools
Experience managing technical teams or mentoring scientists and engineers
Knowledge of battery safety, quality systems, and manufacturing standards
Excellent laboratory practices, record keeping, report writing, and presentation skills
Prior experience with technology transfer, quality control, FMEA, and Six Sigma
Knowledge of various testing platforms for battery materials
Ability to work cross-functionally and in a multidisciplinary environment
Demonstrated experience creating, maintaining, and communicating schedules
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship; candidates must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future
Selected candidate must report to the specific location at least 3 times a week
Required travel is less than 25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company vehicle evaluation program, subject to successful motor vehicle report review; participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless an exception applies
Relocation benefits available for candidates who qualify under company policy
Benefits supporting employee well-being at work and at home