Hybrid R&D - Senior Researcher bei Duracell Manufacturing LLC.
Duracell Manufacturing LLC. · Bethel, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Bethel
This position is temporarily located in Bethel, CT, with relocation to the greater Atlanta Metro Atlanta at a later date. Expected is timing summer 2026. Relocation support will be provided and sent upon acceptance of the offer.
One of the world’s most iconic brands, Duracell, is the world’s #1 battery and personal power company with over $2.4 billion in annual sales. In 2016, we joined Berkshire Hathaway, a U.S. multi-national conglomerate of holding companies. Berkshire is led by Warren E. Buffet, one of the world’s most famous investors and business leaders. The company employs 365,000 people and ranks #3 in Fortune’s 500 Most Admired Companies.
The role will have technical responsibility for the coordination and execution of projects involving cell testing, cell characterization and technical support for the alkaline formulation team.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
The senior researcher will:
- Assist a cell designer with formulation design for AA, AAA, C and D cells to support initiatives, cost savings, and quality improvement.
- Collect, analyze, and draw meaningful conclusions from large amounts of cell test data using statistical tools such as JMP.
- Design robust experimental plans using sound statistical methods.
- Partner with manufacturing engineering teams on project delivery requirements.
- Produce updates in the form of technical reports or presentations for project teams or for peer reviews
- Assist Product Design and Process Engineers with trials that run in manufacturing locations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Education
- BS in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or related technical field
Skills
- Data Handling
- Able to collect, organize, and report data for PD team members
- Basic knowledge of statistical analysis of test data
- Can draw insights from data
- Cell testing
- Can pre-test inspections including dimensions, voltage, impedance
- Can use powered and hand tools to perform post-mortem tear down and failure analysis of tested cells
- Preparation of prototype cells for technical and consumer tests:
- Able to fabricate cell components such as electrodes, separators and current collectors
- Can assist with bench or pilot scale cell builds
- Can learn to set up and troubleshoot cell assembly equipment
- Communication:
- Intermediate level Microsoft Office skills
- Demonstrated capability to create clear, accurate, written reports
- Ability to present findings to audiences including senior leaders
- Problem solving, organizational skill
- Strong sense of ownership
