Electrochemical R&D Lead

Overview

Lead R&D for electrochemical systems, focusing on green hydrogen electrolyser development.

Key Responsibilities

• materials development
• modeling integration
• experimental design
• cell testing
• ip generation
• reporting

Tasks

-Drive technology development for electrodes, membranes, coatings, and catalysts to improve efficiency, durability, and cost. -Identify, evaluate, and implement novel electrochemical materials (e.g., non-precious catalysts, polymer membranes, advanced separators). -Develop and manage internal and collaborative research programs with academic and industrial partners. -Collaborate with modeling teams to guide material and component optimization using DFT, CFD, and FEA insights. -Drive intellectual property creation—file patents, write disclosures, and contribute to publications. -Design, plan, and execute experiments related to electrochemical performance, degradation studies, and material qualification. -Manage a team of scientists and engineers to meet project milestones and technology readiness levels (TRL). -Lead core R&D programs on electrochemical devices (electrolysers, fuel cells, batteries) with focus on component and system-level innovation. -Oversee single-cell, short-stack, and full-stack testing with deep understanding of SEC, overpotentials, and gas crossover. -Prepare technical reports, performance summaries, and presentation material for internal stakeholders and leadership reviews.

Requirements

• scale‑up
• electrochemistry
• tech transfer
• phd/master
• 8+ years
• eis

What You Bring

-Experience in scaling up laboratory technologies to pilot or commercial systems. -Deep knowledge of electrode kinetics, mass transport, and degradation mechanisms. -Prior exposure to technology transfer, supplier qualification, or product development in green energy systems. -PhD or Master’s degree in Electrochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field. -8+ years of hands-on R&D experience in water electrolysis, fuel cells, or battery technology. -Familiarity with test bench design, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and advanced characterization tools (SEM, XPS, XRD, etc.). -Proven track record of delivering electrochemical innovations from lab to prototype scale.

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About Larsen & Toubro

-A small Bombay firm that evolved into a global powerhouse. -Expanded into major infrastructure and industrial projects worldwide. -Delivers EPC projects in energy, transport, and defense. -Notable projects include power plants, metro rail systems, hydrocarbon facilities, and naval vessels across emerging markets. -Subsidiaries like LTIMindtree and L&T Technology Services drive its footprint in digital engineering and consulting. -Known for tackling large-scale, complex assignments in defense, power, urban transit, and marine engineering.

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