R&D – Full-Time Career Opportunities for May 2026 Graduates bei Duracell
Duracell · Atlanta, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Atlanta
About Duracell
Duracell is one of the world’s most recognized and trusted brands, providing high-performance personal power solutions to consumers, industrial users, and commercial customers across more than 100 countries.
As part of a bold transformation, Duracell is relocating its Global Research & Development Headquarters to Atlanta, Georgia, establishing a new world-class innovation hub that will fuel the next generation of personal power technologies. From ultra-efficient battery designs to new materials, new devices, and even entirely new business models — Duracell R&D is investing in the future of how people power their lives.
This is a unique opportunity to help build and shape a modern, technology-forward R&D organization that will serve as the foundation for new product categories and growth platforms. Whether you’re interested in cutting-edge materials, advanced manufacturing, product sustainability, or integrated system design, Duracell offers a dynamic environment where early-career talent can make an immediate impact.
Join us in Atlanta and be part of the team that’s redefining what personal power means in a connected, electrified, always-on world.
About the Opportunity
We are actively recruiting May 2026 graduates for a range of full-time positions in our new state-of-the-art R&D facility in Science Square Atlanta. These roles include:
• Product Designers – Develop and validate new battery designs, form factors and device integration concepts
• Process Designers – Engineer and optimize battery manufacturing processes
• Materials Developers – Create and evaluate new materials for electrochemical systems
• Product Researchers – Collaborate with commercial and technical partners to tailor product designs and identify new product opportunities.
You will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that is redefining the future of personal power technology — and shaping how the world stays connected and powered.
Responsibilities
Target Majors / Degrees
We are seeking candidates completing Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degrees in:
• Electrochemistry
• Chemical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Materials Science
• Chemistry
Typical Responsibilities for Entry-Level Engineers & Scientists
Laboratory Work & Experimental Design
• Conduct lab-based experiments related to battery materials, components, or processes
• Support electrochemical testing, materials analysis, and prototype fabrication
• Develop and execute Design of Experiments (DoEs) to screen new materials or design parameters
• Analyze data using tools like Excel, Python, and JMP to extract key insights
Product & Process Development
• Collaborate on cross-functional teams to design and optimize new battery architectures
• Design pilot-scale trials and develop manufacturing process optimization
• Contribute to root-cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts
• Participate in product reliability, performance, and safety assessments
Materials Development
• Explore technology trends in battery materials for application into Duracell’s portfolio of batteries
• Characterization, fundamental understanding and modeling of new material properties, composition, and functionality
• Lead assessment of new material technologies across our multifunctional technical organization
• Collaborate with external partners on development, qualification, and scale up of new material technologies
Documentation & Reporting
• Document internal reports, presentations, and data packages for stakeholders
• Maintain compliance with safety and regulatory standards (e.g., ISO, IEC, UN38.3)
Collaboration & Communication
• Present your technical findings in team meetings and design reviews
• Work closely with senior scientists and engineers to translate project goals into actionable tasks
• Engage with suppliers, academic partners, or contract labs to support technical deliverables
• Take part in training and development opportunities as part of your onboarding and ongoing growth
Qualifications
Qualifications
• Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD degree in a relevant technical field by May 2026
• Strong academic background and hands-on experience in lab or project-based settings
• Excellent problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills
• Passion for hands-on innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning
• Interest in working at the intersection of science, engineering, and real-world application
Why Join Us in Atlanta?
• Be part of building a next-generation R&D center in one of the fastest-growing U.S. tech hubs
• Access cutting-edge tools and facilities in a newly designed innovation space
• Work alongside world-class scientists, engineers, and technical leaders
• Collaborate across functions — from consumer insights to advanced engineering
• Enjoy a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture focused on growth
Ready to Power the Future?
Apply now to join a company that values curiosity, technical excellence, and the people who make it possible. Help us write the next chapter of Duracell innovation.
