Senior Membrane Coating Engineer - Ionomr Job Boston Massachusetts USA,Engineering

Ionomr Innovations Inc. is an award-winning start-up that is revolutionizing electrochemistry with breakthrough materials for clean energy solutions. Ionomr has developed and manufactures the world’s most advanced ion exchange membranes and polymers that lay the foundation for an affordable, green hydrogen economy. Headquartered in Vancouver and recognized worldwide for its impact, Ionomr has received numerous accolades, including being selected to join the World Economic Forum’s Technology Pioneers, which brings together 100 companies from around the world that are solving critical global problems.

We have been named three years in a row to the Global Cleantech 100, a list of innovative companies considered by the San Francisco–based Cleantech Group as most likely to move the planet “from commitments to actions” in the fight against climate change. Ionomr has been recognized by Corporate Knights as one of the 50 fastest growing sustainable companies in Canada and by the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 program with a Companies-to-Watch award.

To support our growth, we are currently seeking a candidate to fill a full-time position as a Sr. Membrane Coating Engineer.

Position Summary

The Sr. Membrane Coating Engineer will lead the transition of our revolutionary Ion Exchange Membranes used for the production and use of Green Hydrogen from Pilot Scale to Mass Production. The coating engineer will work with a cross-functional team across R&D, Operations, and Quality to ensure that quality, cost, and timelines are met.

This role is critical to ensuring that next-generation membrane solutions are delivered on time and at cost to enable our customers to deliver cleantech that will decarbonize the planet. The ideal candidate will have experience in coating technologies and film production in a development and/or production operation with the ability to drive continuous improvements across the product portfolio.

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Duties and Responsibilities

Lead and execute the technical deliverables and technologies necessary in the design and commercialization of new membrane products, as well as the optimization of existing membrane products.

Plan and execute R2R coating trials and production at 3rd party sites that meet the objectives of the coating event.

Troubleshoot quality issues to drive to root cause and implement long-term fixes to address the issue.

Drive quality and cost improvements through planning and execution of coating experiments.

Inspect and characterize incoming R2R membranes vs. specifications for metrics such as thickness, polymer loading, and defect level/type.

Characterize all aspects of process variables (inputs/outputs) of membrane manufacturing processes to define key variables and establish process control.

Work collaboratively with other project team members to ensure the products meet the user needs and design specifications.

Partner with quality to develop test methods and establish quality controls for new materials/processes.

Summarize coating results in written reports and presentations for communication with peers, partners, customers, and various levels of management.

Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

BS degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science or related field.

Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in a development and/or manufacturing environment related to film production.

Strong literacy in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) required.

Strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills along with keen attention to detail.

Results-oriented and driven work style, with excellent task-oriented follow through.

Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team atmosphere.

Superior interpersonal skills and communication abilities.

Ionomr Innovations, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status.

Compensation: $125-160K, subject to experience.

Health and Medical Benefits.

401K.

3 weeks vacation.

10 paid sick days.

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