Job description

This position is based on-site in our Columbia Falls, Montana headquarters. This area of Northwest Montana is home to Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake, Whitefish Mountain Resort, and many other world-class outdoor locations to suit the interests of nearly any outdoor recreationalist. We strive to maintain a healthy work-life balance so we can all enjoy the pleasure that this amazingly beautiful mountain location has to offer.

Duties

• Operation, data analysis, and test planning for small-scale battery test stands.
• Testing and qualification of novel battery materials to improve the performance of the battery.
• Improve system performance by executing root cause failure analysis and providing recommendations for appropriate corrective actions.
• Analyze and interpret data, prepare test reports, and present results.
• Maintain cell test database.
• Create and maintain test procedure documentation.
• Perform test equipment maintenance.
• Characterization of electrolyte additives, battery capacity, and maintenance procedures using electrochemical techniques such as cyclic voltammetry and EIS.
• Literature research to expand knowledge and seek solutions for battery lifetime, shunt currents, and any related topics.

Job Requirements:

• Education: BS, or equivalent, in materials science, chemical engineering or related field
• Ability to design, build and troubleshoot test setups (mechanical, electrical, fluid, thermal, etc.)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to design and conduct complex experiments.
• Experience implementing root cause and corrective action methodologies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to function as a team player in a cross-functional environment.
• Experience in statistical analysis techniques
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and databases.

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Experience in battery characterization and/or testing
• Strong background in electrochemistry
• Familiar with Python, Matlab or another scripting language for data manipulation
• Familiar with battery modeling and simulation methods

Application
ViZn Energy Inc. (ViZn) is a Montana Corporation headquartered in Kalispell, Montana. ViZn is in the process of developing the next-generation grid storage technology, based upon a large-scale energy redox storage battery. The aim is to provide cost-effective storage for renewable generation technologies and provide greater efficiency for the nation’s energy grid.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Columbia Falls, MT 59912: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• email

Experience:

• battery modeling: 1 year (Preferred)
• Python: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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