‌Our client is a European New Energy Materials Group Co., Ltd.
Location: Korea and China
Key Responsibilities:
1.Influence R&D technology roadmap and lead product development for NMC cathode materials for high-voltage applications.
2.Design and optimize material technologies (composition, morphology, surface/coating...) to improve energy density, power, cycle life and thermal stability.
3.Develop scalable process innovations (lithiation, sintering, milling) to improve productivity and decrease process costs while maintaining product performance.
4.Drive innovation in precursor synthesis, co-precipitation control, calcination, and post-treatment processes.
5.Translate laboratory results into pilot-scale and mass-production-ready processes, working closely with process engineering and manufacturing teams.
6.Analyze and solve complex failure-modes related to capacity fade, gas generation, cracking, metal dissolution, and thermal degradation.
7.Collaborate cross-functionally inside and outside the BMC RnD organization with electrochemistry, cell design, electrolyte, and manufacturing specialists to ensure system-level understanding.
8.Monitor and evaluate competitive technologies, patents, and academic developments to maintain technology leadership.
9.Mentor 1 or 2 junior scientists (masters-level) and contribute to building a world-class materials research team.
10.Prepare and review technical reports, IP disclosures, and patent filings.
Required Qualifications：
1.PhD or MSc with significant industry experience in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
2.Have 8+ years of hands-on experience with NMC cathode materials in industrial and applied research settings at top-tier battery manufacturers or cathode material suppliers.
3.With proven expertise in:
Medium-Ni HV NMC design, failure mode understanding and remediation, and cell integration strategies
Particle engineering (primary/secondary particles)
Surface coatings and bulk doping
Cathode process development
Co-precipitation and precursor chemistry
4.Strong understanding of electrochemical performance–structure relationships.
5.Proven track record of scaling materials from lab to production.
6.Experience working under IP-sensitive and confidentiality-critical.
7.Working in global English-speaking environment.
Notice:
候选人具备10年以上在中高镍电池材料领域的项目实践与技术工艺指导经验，具备较强的学术交流与技术能力，英语可以作为工作语言，愿意接受在韩国与中国两地工作。