R&D Engineer (Failure Analysis)

Who are we?
At Mangrove Lithium, we're revolutionizing battery materials with our cutting-edge electrochemical lithium refining platform, producing cost-effective and sustainable battery-grade lithium from diverse sources. Having recently secured C$50M from new and existing investors, including Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Ventures, BMW i Ventures, BDC Capital, and Mitsubishi, we are in the process of building North America's first electrochemical lithium refining plant in Delta, BC. Join us in revolutionizing the lithium supply chain with our groundbreaking technology!

Position 

Mangrove is looking for a highly skilled individual to play a pivotal role in the development and commercialization of its innovative technology. As an R&D Engineer (Failure Analysis Engineer), you will be part of the Technology Development Department-Failure Analysis team, focusing on the design and development of failure analysis systems, testing, characterization, and scaling of key components of Mangrove’s technology.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of ion exchange membrane evaluation, as well as a strong foundation in electrochemical principles, devices, FA systems design, and processes. The role requires a diverse, well-rounded technical and entrepreneurial skill set.
This position offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic, highly motivated team, with ample potential for growth and career advancement. It also provides an exciting entry point into the rapidly growing lithium-ion battery sector. 

Required Education, Skills and Experience 

• BSc or MSc in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science/engineering, mechanical engineering, or related fields. 

• 3+ years industrial experience in membranes evaluations/development, electrochemical engineering, and system/component failure analysis.  

• Hands on experience in the ion exchange membranes testing, analysis, and electrochemical characterizations. 

• Utilize statistical design of experiments to optimize resource use and enhance data quality. Analyze results through thorough and rigorous statistical methods. 

• Experience in the materials characterization techniques (e.g., XRD, SEM, EDX, AFM, FTIR, …).  

• Experienced on identifying membranes failure mechanisms in electrochemical processes.
  Experience dealing with developing or conducting tests using accelerated degradation protocols. 

• Experience in cyclic voltammetry, impedance spectroscopy, potentiostatic and galvanostatic testing and durability testing of electrochemical components. 

• Experience in electrolyzer/fuel cell testing and optimization toward performance and durability improvement 

• Experience working in R&D and product development environments. 

• Excellent critical thinking, analysis, problem-solving and communications skills. 

• Ability to interact with a wide range of scientists and engineers. 
• Be a registered professional with Engineers and Geoscientists BC or have the ability to readily become one.

Salary range for this position will be $70 - $100k depending on experience and skills. 

Desirable Characteristics 

• Experience on the development of mathematical models to predict and understand the performance of materials will be an asset. 

• Person of high integrity and credibility. 

• Solid understanding of design of experiments and statistical analysis of data. 

• Self-motivated, flexible and passionate about learning. 

• Work well under pressure. 

Why Mangrove? 

At Mangrove Lithium, our people are at the core of our groundbreaking technology. Here’s why you should join our team: 

Competitive Salary: We believe in pay equity, fairness and transparency, and offer competitive salaries that reflect your skills, experience, and contributions. The range for this role is $70K - $100K.

Great Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a $500/year Personal Spending Account and an Employee Family Assistance Program to support your well-being. 

A Learning Organization: We are committed to your professional and career development, providing ample opportunities for learning and growth. 

Generous Time Off: Start with three weeks of vacation and an additional week of paid personal days to ensure you have the work-life balance you deserve. 

Join us at Mangrove Lithium and be part of a team that’s driving innovation and sustainability in the battery materials industry. Together, we can power a cleaner, greener future.