Senior Engineer for Surface Analysis

VinES belongs to Vingroup JSC, the largest non-state-owned enterprise has an immediate opening position for a Senior Engineer for Surface Analysis. VinES is looking for a highly motivated engineer to provide extensive knowledge and experience about surface chemical analysis to develop our cutting-edge battery cells. This position also requires a fundamental understanding of inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, electrochemistry, materials synthesis, lithium-ion batteries chemistry, and failure analysis. We are looking for a self-propelled person with the self-confidence to accept guidance and direction as needed. Workflow will consist of a mixture of managing engineers and technicians, hands-on laboratory research, data analysis, FMEA, and communicating results.

*** Position Responsibilities:
• Serve as an internal expert on surface analysis to perform critical interpretation of results
• Conduct surface chemical data collection and analysis using XPS, Tof-SIMS, AFM, AES, and GD-OES
• Develop analysis methods, validation, and sample preparation to measure the characteristics of both SEI and CEI composition in lithium-ion and/or solid-state batteres
• Establish detailed knowledge of determining electrolyte decomposition products and the surface deterioration of the active materials
• Conduct and develop complementary analysis such as electron microscopy, diffraction, spectrometry, or vibrational spectroscopies
• Select, characterize, and validate materials and cell components (cathode, anode, electrolytes, separator, etc.).
• Plan, develop, and execute Design of Experiments for fabrication and testing of coin or pouch cell
• Plan and execute applied research experiments involving synthesis, modification, and characterization of battery materials in LIB application
• Analyze data and execute root-cause analysis of failures and develop the mitigation solutions based on the understanding of Failure Mode Effects Analysis
• Design experiments to test theories and execute with assistance of technicians and other engineers
• Manage laboratory information systems by identifying needs and problems, recommending improvements, training employees, and maintaining security and confidentiality
• Manage and train engineers, technicians, and lab interns to assist with R&D activities.
• Collaborate with and/or supervise other scientists, engineers, and technicians on joint projects
• Documentation of experimental work; SOPs; analysis of data; presenting results effectively ; summarizing reports
• Provide scientific support to R&D and QC
• Write a progress report to a manager regularly