Electrochemical Engineer - Electrolyzers

Overview

Founded in 2021, NEU Battery Materials is a Singapore-based climatetech company that developed the world’s first patented electrochemical redox recycling method to recycle used lithium batteries. The company focuses on extracting critical lithium from lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries that are found in electric cars and energy storage systems, which will be key in developing a circular supply chain. NEU aims to be the largest, cleanest, and most neutral source of recycled lithium globally. NEU’s contribution to electrification and circularity has been recognized by the likes of the Temasek Foundation, BloombergNEF, Forbes Asia, and many others.

We are expanding our current scale of operations and are seeking an electrochemical researcher to join the team. This new position will play a crucial role in our process through development and scale-up to commercialization. Working closely with the Engineering team, you will research electrode fabrication and material synthesis for electrolyzer cells for our cutting-edge recycling equipment to accelerate the advancement of pilots and concepts to scalable, refined commercial products.

If the above sounds like you, click "Apply" below or send your resume to careers@neumaterials.com

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Strategy

• Spearhead the design, development, and optimization of electrochemical systems including alkaline electrolyzers and integrated devices
• Set technical direction for electrolyzer performance targets and material requirements in alignment with commercial needs based on organizational targets
• Lead system-level integration: stack design, balance-of-plant considerations, and durability testing

Experimental Design & Execution

• Planning and development of the Company’s lithium recycling process line as part of a team
• Design and develop experimental setups for electrochemical cell characterization and  performance optimization 
• Optimize electrolyzer systems through device design and component analysis
• Develop, test, and fabricate novel electrodes, electrocatalysts, and electrode assemblies for advanced electrolyzers
• Conduct hydrogen and oxygen evolution reaction (HER/OER) studies in alkaline media
• Perform wet chemical and instrumental analyses to gather high-quality experimental data for analysis and interpretation

Innovation, IP, and Collaboration

• Prepare and submit grant proposals and patent applications; communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Conduct literature reviews and stay abreast of emerging research, technologies, and patents in the field
• Collaborate with chemists, engineers, and external research partners to advance NEU’s IP portfolio

Team & Project Management

• Manage a team of researchers and engineers
• Provide mentorship, task delegation, and project progress tracking
• Report milestones to the CTO and support cross-department alignment

Requirements

• PhD, or MS/BS with equivalent experience, in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Materials Science, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on research experience in electrochemistry
• Fundamental understanding of:
  
  • Electrochemical principles, thermodynamics, and kinetics of electron transfer reactions
  • Mass transport in electrochemical devices, electrodeposition, and catalyst preparation techniques
  • (Alkaline) Electrolyzers and associated operational challenges
• Strong skills in interpreting electrochemical data from Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) analysis and other voltammetric techniques (e.g., Tafel slopes, Nyquist plots) using analytical software
• Demonstrated ability to work in multidisciplinary teams (chemists, engineers, physicists)

Preferred/Bonus Skills

• Modeling & Simulation: Experience with COMSOL Multiphysics (fluid dynamics), DFT (catalyst modeling), Python/MATLAB (kinetic modeling)
• Programming: Automation, data analysis, or machine learning for electrochemical system optimization
• Regulatory Knowledge: Awareness of relevant environmental and safety standards (e.g., ISO, battery recycling regulations)
• Materials Expertise: Familiarity with ion exchange membranes (e.g., PEM), corrosion-resistant materials, and trace metal purification
• ‍Broader Electrochemical Systems: Experience working with fuel cells, redox flow batteries, or other electrochemical processes