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White-collarMid (3-6 yr)EngineeringBattery TechHigh demand

Electrolyte Chemist

Formulates liquid and solid electrolytes for next-generation lithium-ion and sodium-ion cells.

Salary band · India

₹12L – ₹28L

Median ₹18L

Experience

3–10 yrs

Mid (3-6 yr)

Hiring outlook

High

Role overview

Electrolyte chemists juggle a complex space of solvents, lithium salts and functional additives. Their formulations decide how cells age, how safely they behave under abuse and how fast they can charge. Lab work dominates; computational chemistry plays a growing role.

Key skills

Electrolyte formulationLithium saltsSolvent chemistryAdditive screeningCycle-life screening

Tools & software

MATLAB / SimulinkANSYS FluentAVL CRUISE-MArbin / MaccorCATIA

Responsibilities

  • Own design, validation and continuous improvement of the assigned battery subsystem across cell, module and pack levels.
  • Partner with cell chemistry, BMS, thermal and mechanical teams to deliver an integrated battery design that meets performance, safety and cost targets.
  • Define test plans (DV / PV) and review supplier validation reports against IS 17017, AIS 156 and ECE R100 requirements.

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Requirements

  • BE / BTech in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
  • Strong fundamentals in electrochemistry, thermal management or pack mechanical design.
  • Hands-on experience with battery test equipment (Arbin, Maccor, BaSyTec or equivalent).

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Typical employers

Reliance New EnergyLog9 MaterialsBharat Energy StorageCSIR-CECRITata Chemicals

Industries

Cell manufacturerBattery materials startupResearch institute

Reports to: Battery Engineering Manager

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