Principal Engineer, Electrochemical

Location: Mississauga, Ontario (On-site)

Role Type: Full-time (New Opening)

About e-Zinc

e-Zinc is an energy storage venture based in Toronto with a breakthrough technology poised to disrupt the market. As the global energy grid moves to higher levels of penetration of renewable energy, there is a surging need for affordable, flexible, long-duration energy storage. e-Zinc is uniquely positioned to meet this demand as the first company in the world to “metalize” electricity.

Backed by over CAD $80 million in funding from leading global strategic and financial investors - such as Toyota Ventures, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Eni, Evok Innovations, and BDC - e-Zinc has garnered international recognition for its proprietary technology and visionary roadmap. Highlights include:

• Named to the Global Cleantech 100 for four consecutive years (2022–2025)

• $1M Grand Prize winner of the Impact Canada Charging the Future Challenge

• Awarded a $1.6M grant from Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada

• Secured over $12M in funding across three projects from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)

• Recipient of a USD $1.3M grant from the California Energy Commission

As e-Zinc moves toward commercialization, e-Zinc is expanding its team to bring our transformative technology to market and support the future of renewable energy.

Opportunity

e-Zinc is seeking an accomplished Principal Scientist/Engineer to provide technical leadership for the development and commercialization of our next-generation zinc battery technology. Reporting to the Manager of Cell & Pack Engineering, this person will serve as the technical authority responsible for defining cell and pack architectures, guiding technology decisions, and translating emerging electrochemical innovations into robust, manufacturable products.

You will work across Product Engineering, Technology, Manufacturing, Validation, and Supply Chain to ensure that cell and pack designs deliver the performance, reliability, safety, and cost required for commercial deployment.

This role is ideal for an experienced technical leader who enjoys solving complex multidisciplinary challenges, influencing technical direction across teams, and mentoring engineers through technical excellence.

Position Scope and Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Serve as the technical authority for Cell & Pack Engineering, establishing technical direction for product architecture and system integration.
• Lead the development of next-generation battery cell and pack designs that balance performance, manufacturability, cost, reliability, and safety.
• Define technical roadmaps and technology maturation plans supporting commercialization.
• Evaluate technology trade-offs across electrochemistry, mechanical design, electrical integration, thermal management, controls, manufacturing, and system performance.
• Guide engineering teams through critical technical decisions using analytical and experimental data.

Product Development

• Lead complex cross-functional engineering programs from concept through validation and commercialization.
• Translate research discoveries into scalable product solutions with clear technology transfer criteria.
• Define system-level requirements and ensure alignment between product performance targets and engineering execution.
• Establish design verification and validation strategies for cells, modules, and battery packs.
• Drive continuous improvement through root cause investigations, failure analysis, and lessons learned.

Technical Excellence

• Act as the subject matter expert for battery cell and pack architecture, electrochemical performance, degradation mechanisms, diagnostics, and system integration.
• Review and approve critical engineering decisions, design reviews, and product specifications.
• Develop engineering standards, design guidelines, best practices, and technical documentation.
• Champion analytical and data-driven engineering methodologies across the organization.
• Identify technical risks early and develop mitigation strategies.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate closely with Technology, Manufacturing, Validation, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Management to ensure successful product execution.
• Influence technical direction across multiple engineering disciplines without direct organizational authority.
• Support supplier selection and technical evaluations for critical components and manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical leadership during customer discussions, strategic partnerships, and external technical reviews when required.
• Evaluate system-level trade-offs across electrochemistry, mechanical design, electrical integration, controls, manufacturing, cost, reliability, and safety to optimize overall product performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrochemistry, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience developing advanced battery technologies, electrochemical systems, or energy storage products.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex multidisciplinary engineering programs from concept through commercialization.
• Deep understanding of battery cell design, pack architecture, electrochemistry, degradation mechanisms, and system integration.
• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), Design Verification (DV), and Validation (PV).
• Experience defining technical requirements, product architecture, and engineering standards.
• Proven ability to solve highly complex technical problems using analytical and experimental approaches.
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

Preferred

• Experience with zinc-based batteries, metal-air batteries, flow batteries, or other long-duration energy storage technologies.
• Experience in stationary energy storage or EV battery systems.
• Familiarity with battery safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with statistical analysis, DOE, FMEA, reliability engineering, and failure analysis.

At e-Zinc, how we work matters just as much as what we build. The qualities below reflect how our team turns our core values into action every day.

Safety: You prioritize safety in everything you do and understand the deep responsibility we have to our people, our customers, and our planet.

Truth: You are honest, transparent, and authentic—with yourself, your teammates, and our customers.

Results: You approach challenges with curiosity and creativity, troubleshoot thoughtfully, and focus on delivering meaningful outcomes.

Team: You contribute to an open and trusting workplace, empower others, and hold yourself and your teammates accountable.

Mastery: You are committed to building domain expertise, bring a strong work ethic, and continuously invest in your own growth and improvement.

Value: You act responsibly with time, financial resources, and effort, always aiming to create the greatest impact and long-term value.

Why Join e-Zinc?

At e-Zinc, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a pioneering team building transformative technology that will help shape the future of clean energy. We offer a dynamic work environment, meaningful projects, and the opportunity to grow your career alongside passionate, purpose-driven colleagues.

Note: At e-Zinc, every application is personally reviewed by our People & Talent team to understand your motivation, experience, and alignment with our mission.

Compensation & Total Rewards

The expected annual salary range for this role is $100,000–$127,000. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s skills, experience, and overall fit for the position.

Successful employees will be offered a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which can include:

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive Employer-paid benefits

• Retirement savings plans with employer contributions

• Equity grants and opportunity for company ownership

• Paid vacation time to refresh, plus additional paid time off for special events such as birthdays or religious holidays

Encouragement to Apply

Studies show that individuals in underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. If you find you are passionate about this role and meet many of the items listed, we encourage you to apply!

e-Zinc is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates and supports diversity. We thrive in an environment of mutual respect and welcome all applicants.

If you require accommodations at any stage in the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected]