Kelowna, BC Full-time CA$79,580 - CA$114,399 / year

Research Engineer

UBC’s Battery Innovation Center is hiring a full-time Research Engineer to lead its battery pouch cell prototyping and dry electrode manufacturing lines in Kelowna, British Columbia.

Responsibilities

- Commission and operate pouch cell and dry electrode manufacturing equipment.
- Develop and maintain procedures for electrode fabrication, pouch cell assembly, and equipment operation.
- Troubleshoot equipment and dry room issues, and ensure secure, reliable operations.
- Design and optimize experiments and manufacturing processes for battery projects.
- Provide technical support and consultation to research personnel, academic collaborators, and industry partners.
- Coordinate project schedules and communicate progress, findings,



and recommendations.

Qualifications

An undergraduate degree in Engineering or Applied Science and at least one year of related experience are required. A master’s or Ph.D. is an asset. Required experience includes hands‑on pouch or cylindrical cell manufacturing in a battery company or battery research organization. Experience in lithium‑ion battery process engineering, manufacturing scale‑up, and electrode and cell manufacturing processes is preferred.

Compensation: $6,631.67–$9,533.25 CAD per month. Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on January 3, 2027.

📌 Research Engineer (Kelowna)
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