Industrial Sol-Gel Production Expert

at SOLiTHOR’s Centre of Excellence for all-solid-state rechargeable lithium battery technology.

Who we are

SOLiTHOR is a high-tech company which is utilising 10 years of research by imec, the prestigious Belgian R&D institute in nanoelectronics and digital technologies. 

Building on this unique and patented research, SOLiTHOR is developing and aiming to commercialise the next all-solid-state lithium batteries for the electromobility sector. Our mission is to scale up our all-solid-state battery technology and apply it to electric vehicles – in the air, on land and sea.

To strengthen our growing team of engineers and technologists, we are looking for a motivated and talented Industrial Sol-Gel Production Expert.

Main responsibilities 

• Develop and optimize sol-gel formulations to enable the upscaling of their synthesis processes to large-volume production while preserving their performance as precursors of solid-state electrolytes and composite electrodes.
• Transform the technology from a laboratory production scale to a pilot one, ensuring that the industrial processes and equipment are cost-efficient, scalable, well-documented and compliant with Health, Safety & Environment regulations
• Identify ideal process monitoring metrology to establish and maintain statistical process control to ensure stable specifications and optimal performance of solid electrolyte materials
• Conduct thorough analysis of process parameters and product performance, using data analysis and statistical tools to drive improvements (DoE and Response Surface Methodology)
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional R&D teams to pioneer core technologies

Skills, personality and experience

We are looking for an entrepreneurial individual with a hands-on approach to work - a creative problem solver who is motivated and passionate about the profession, and who thrives in a high-tech and multicultural environment. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
• Proficiency in industrial process development, upscaling methodologies and equipment for  sol-gel processes
• Demonstrable knowledge of sol-gel materials and industrial coating techniques
• Solid data analysis skills, with experience in process optimization tools such as Design of Experiments, Response Surface Methodology, PFMEA and Statistical Process Control
• An understanding of lithium-ion battery systems and their components would be advantageous
• Fluent in English

Other considerations

• Results-driven and able to deliver quality output within tight deadlines
• Able to thrive in a high-tech start-up environment where teamwork is key
• Strong analytical mind and the ability to troubleshoot chemical and technical issues
• Strong communication skills. A good level of English is mandatory given the multinational character of the start-up
• Flexible and able to respond to rapidly changing (technological/technical) circumstances
• Based in Belgium or willing to relocate

The opportunity

We offer you the opportunity to develop the next generation all-solid-state lithium batteries in a challenging environment. In doing so, you will take on a crucial role within our talented, passionate and multicultural team. You will have the opportunity to help build a company that will have a major global social impact.

SOLiTHOR not only offers you access to top-class equipment and laboratory facilities, but also a competitive salary package with the following benefits:

• Contract of indeterminate duration (40h/week, 12 additional holidays)
• Meal vouchers worth €8/working day
• Hospitalisation insurance
• Group insurance
• Home office compensation

Location

You will be based in Sint-Truiden, surrounded by like-minded, inspiring people.