Job Overview The Engineering Manager/Senior Engineering Manager – Electrolyte Product leads our Electrolyte Product team, responsible for the development, scale-up, and implementation of next-generation electrolyte systems for advanced lithium-ion batteries. This high-impact role bridges R&amp;D, electrochemistry, manufacturing, and productization. You’ll guide a multidisciplinary team to turn cutting-edge formulations into manufacturable, high-performance products that meet safety, cost, and performance specifications. You’ll drive the electrolyte product roadmap, executing across R&amp;D, cell design, supply chain, and production. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Li-ion electrolytes—including solvents, salts, additives, and interfaces—and hands-on experience taking formulations from lab to production. Strong technical leadership and customer engagement skills are essential. Key Responsibilities <ul> <li>Bring deep electrolyte formulation expertise to inform electrolyte optimization to meet customer demands.</li> <li>Drive execution of new electrolyte development projects, ensuring alignment across R&amp;D, manufacturing, and commercial teams from prototype through launch. </li> <li>Own and coordinate customer-specific testing programs, collaborating with both government and private sector clients to meet technical specifications and timelines. </li> </ul><ul><li>Oversee electrochemical testing of battery cells for internal validation of electrolyte products. </li></ul><ul><li>Lead shipping processes for electrolytes, including documentation, training, and packaging risk mitigation. </li></ul><ul><li>Manage electrolyte product quality assurance processes in conjunction with the manufacturing team, ensuring data accuracy, reliability, and compliance prior to shipment. </li></ul><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering team; support career growth and performance through regular 1:1s, feedback, and biannual reviews. </li></ul><ul><li>Promote a collaborative and inclusive team culture focused on ownership, technical rigor, and cross-functional success. </li></ul>RequirementsRequired Qualifications <ul><li>B.S. in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical field. </li></ul><ul> <li>Minimum 10 years of experience related to Li-ion electrolyte formulation with strong knowledge of relevant solvent/salt systems and functional additives.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience leading and growing technical teams in a fast-paced environment. </li> </ul><ul><li>Proven ability to interface with customers and present technical concepts to varied audiences. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects involving engineering, R&amp;D, and operations. </li></ul><ul> <li>Familiarity with battery cyclers, safety testing tools, and lab instrumentation. </li> <li>Familiarity with chemical characterization tools including ICP-MS, UV-Vis, GC-MS, and more</li> </ul><ul><li>Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Asana, Notion, Trello). </li></ul><ul><li>Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills. </li></ul> Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>M.S. or Ph.D. in a relevant technical discipline. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience in both early-stage R&amp;D and product scale-up. </li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of regulatory requirements for electrolyte shipment. </li></ul><ul> <li>Experience with polymers, polymer electrolytes, or solid state electrolytes</li> <li>Data analysis experience for experimental validation using Python, JMP, and Excel. </li> </ul>Benefits<ul> <li>Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with experience. Expected salary range is $160,000 to $220,000 </li> <li>15 Vacation Days, 10+ Holidays, Sick time off</li> <li>Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for team members, 60% coverage for dependents</li> <li>401k with match</li> <li>Paid parental leave with flexible return-to-work policy</li> <li>Diverse and inclusive work environment</li> </ul>

Anthro is reimagining the future of energy storage. We are an advanced materials company developing solutions to some of the biggest problems facing the battery-dependent electrified future. Spun out of Stanford University, we&rsquo;ve created high-performance batteries with structural integrity and total safety.
Today, our customers use our flexible batteries to create advanced wearable electronics and medical devices with unprecedented functionality. Tomorrow, our ruggedized batteries will safely enable an electrified future. Anthro is proudly supported by world-class investors and a wide range of government grants. We are a group of pioneers, reimagining batteries to create a smarter, cleaner tomorrow.

Engineering Manager - Electrolyte Product

Job Overview&nbsp;The Engineering Manager/Senior Engineering Manager – Electrolyte Product leads our Electrolyte Product team, responsible for the development, scale-up, and implementation of next-generation electrolyte systems for advanced lithium-ion batteries. This high-impact role bridges R&amp;D, electrochemistry, manufacturing, and productization. You’ll guide a multidisciplinary team to turn cutting-edge formulations into manufacturable, high-performance products that meet safety, cost, and performance specifications. You’ll drive the electrolyte product roadmap, executing across R&amp;D, cell design, supply chain, and production. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Li-ion electrolytes—including solvents, salts, additives, and interfaces—and hands-on experience taking formulations from lab to production. Strong technical leadership and customer engagement skills are essential.&nbsp;Key Responsibilities&nbsp;<ul> <li>Bring deep electrolyte formulation expertise to inform electrolyte optimization to meet customer demands.</li> <li>Drive execution of new electrolyte development projects, ensuring alignment across R&amp;D, manufacturing, and commercial teams from prototype through launch.&nbsp;</li> <li>Own and coordinate customer-specific testing programs, collaborating with both government and private sector clients to meet technical specifications and timelines.&nbsp;</li> </ul><ul><li>Oversee electrochemical testing of battery cells for internal validation of electrolyte products.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Lead shipping processes for electrolytes, including documentation, training, and packaging risk mitigation.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Manage electrolyte product quality assurance processes in conjunction with the manufacturing team, ensuring data accuracy, reliability, and compliance prior to shipment.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering team; support career growth and performance through regular 1:1s, feedback, and biannual reviews.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Promote a collaborative and inclusive team culture focused on ownership, technical rigor, and cross-functional success.&nbsp;</li></ul>RequirementsRequired Qualifications&nbsp;<ul><li>B.S. in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical field.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul> <li>Minimum 10 years of experience related to Li-ion electrolyte formulation with strong knowledge of relevant solvent/salt systems and functional additives.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience leading and growing technical teams in a fast-paced environment.&nbsp;</li> </ul><ul><li>Proven ability to interface with customers and present technical concepts to varied audiences.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects involving engineering, R&amp;D, and operations.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul> <li>Familiarity with battery cyclers, safety testing tools, and lab instrumentation.&nbsp;</li> <li>Familiarity with chemical characterization tools including ICP-MS, UV-Vis, GC-MS, and more</li> </ul><ul><li>Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Asana, Notion, Trello).&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Preferred Qualifications&nbsp;<ul><li>M.S. or Ph.D. in a relevant technical discipline.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Experience in both early-stage R&amp;D and product scale-up.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of regulatory requirements for electrolyte shipment. </li></ul><ul> <li>Experience with polymers, polymer electrolytes, or solid state electrolytes</li> <li>Data analysis experience for experimental validation using Python, JMP, and Excel. </li> </ul>Benefits<ul> <li>Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with experience. Expected salary range is $160,000 to $220,000 </li> <li>15 Vacation Days, 10+ Holidays, Sick time off</li> <li>Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for team members, 60% coverage for dependents</li> <li>401k with match</li> <li>Paid parental leave with flexible return-to-work policy</li> <li>Diverse and inclusive work environment</li> </ul>

Engineering Manager - Electrolyte Product

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