About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Electrolyte, Separator & Electrochemical Validation Engineer with hands-on experience in battery materials development, electrochemical testing, and analytical characterization. The candidate will be responsible for developing and validating electrolyte formulations, evaluating separator materials, conducting coin-cell and pouch-cell testing, and supporting next-generation Lithium-Ion and Sodium-Ion battery programs.

Key Responsibilities

Electrolyte Development & Validation

Develop and optimize electrolyte formulations for Lithium-Ion and Sodium-Ion batteries.

Evaluate solvents, salts, and functional additives to improve battery performance and cycle life.

Conduct technical discussions with global suppliers for electrolyte development and benchmarking.

Validate electrolyte performance through electrochemical and analytical testing.

Analyze electrolyte compatibility with electrode and separator materials.

Separator Validation & Optimization

Evaluate polymer-based separators and coating technologies for battery applications.

Perform physical, thermal, chemical, and mechanical characterization of separator materials.





Benchmark separator performance against commercial products and supplier offerings.

Support separator selection and optimization based on cell-level performance.

Data Analytics & Reporting

Analyze large experimental datasets and identify trends and correlations.

Prepare technical reports, validation summaries, and supplier evaluation reports.

Maintain structured experimental records and databases.

Required Qualifications

PhD with 2-4 years of experience in Battery R&D;, Electrolyte Development, Separator Validation, or Electrochemical Testing.

Experience with coin-cell and pouch-cell assembly/testing.

Solid understanding of Lithium-Ion and/or Sodium-Ion battery chemistry.

Hands-on experience with KF, HF Titration, SEM, XRD, UTM, and viscosity testing.

Strong data analysis and reporting skills with proficiency in MS Excel.

Preferred Skills

Sodium-Ion battery electrolyte development experience.

Electrolyte and separator screening and optimization.

Understanding of SEI/CEI formation mechanisms.

Battery failure analysis and root-cause investigation.

Experience working with global suppliers and material qualification programs.

📌 Scientist -Electrolyte (Shamshabad)
🏢 Amara Raja Advanced Cell Technologies
📍 Shamshabad