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Materials Performance Engineer

Cache Energy

Cache Energy

Other Engineering
Champaign, IL, USA
Posted on Jun 25, 2025

Interested individuals can apply by emailing admin@cache-energy.com.

Cache is one of the fastest growing and U.S Department of Energy award winning, energy storage startup. Cache is developing ultra-long duration energy storage technology. At the core of the technology is “solid fuel” that is safely installed anywhere and transported everywhere, providing the same dispatchability as fossil fuels but in an entirely clean fashion. We work with some of the largest industries on the planet who partner with us to de-carbonize their operations. You will contribute to the development of this unprecedented technology and help bring it to commercialization. We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every qualification.

Responsibilities

● Work on performance enhancement and cost reduction of unprecedented "solid fuel" with a goal of building the most economical energy storage solution.

● Perform hands on ceramics/cement-based experiments and carry out thermal/mechanical characterization of material.

● Carry out accelerated, long-term testing of material under practical application conditions.

● Work in a small, driven, collaborative team with a large amount of autonomy and ownership.

Qualifications

An innovative mindset with an ability to plan and perform hands-on, lab-based materials experiments. The ability to move fast and the knack for getting things done are necessary. A master’s degree or higher in Civil, Materials, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or related field is preferred but not necessary. Experience with cement/ceramics microstructure-property relationship is necessary. Individuals with an undergraduate degree in related fields and/or with significant research experience are also encouraged to apply.

Competencies

● Energy, Drive and Speed

● Superior inter-personal skills:

○ Ability to act as a team player in a cohesive team, constructively seek and provide critique.

○ Constant willingness to learn and improve.

Compensation

● 100% health, dental and vision coverage

● At par market salary tuned to the level to experience

● Unlimited PTO

● Stock options

Cache Energy is an equal opportunity employer.