Electrolyte Scientist

Role : Electrolyte Scientist

Job Location : Bangalore, India

ABOUT AGRATAS

Agratas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons. We design, develop and manufacture high-quality, high-performance, sustainable batteries applied to multiple use cases in the mobility and energy sectors, to match our customers’ requirements.

Agratas is a scale-up business with a start-up mentality, driven by our pursuit of green growth and technological progress.

We develop next-generation battery technologies at our state-of-the-art R&D Innovation Hubs in India and the UK.

JOB SUMMARY

The Electrolyte Scientist will drive cutting-edge research and development focused on advanced materials and research and development on electrolyte formulations for Li-ion batteries, focusing on next-generation, high-performance technologies. This role is pivotal in advancing materials that enhance battery safety, efficiency, and energy density, and involves collaborating closely with R&D teams to bring state-of-the-art and next-gen cell designs to life.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Propose and conduct in depth experiments to formulate the electrolytes to improve the electrolyte performance for lithium-ion battery applications.
• Hands on experience to generate new electrolyte formulation, screen and benchmark the electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries as per cell design.
• Characterize the composition and analyse the electrolyte compositions for electrolytes.
• Design and conduct electrical / electrochemical performance measurements to evaluate the performance at both component and cell level.
• Support R&D initiatives to create prototypes for next-gen cells, integrating advanced materials and innovative designs into lab-scale trials.
• Lead and Mentor junior team members, technicians, and interns, provide technical consultation to cross-functional partners.
• Collaborate with other team members globally to product development as per cell deliverables.
• Analyse test results, interpret data trends, and contribute to electrolyte optimization and improved cell architecture for enhanced performance.
• Stay informed on emerging electrochemical research, industry advancements, and competitive benchmarks to drive ongoing material innovation.

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Role Specific Qualifications / Certifications