WHO WE ARE

Sicona Battery Technologies (Sicona) develops next-generation silicon-carbon (Si/C) anode materials for lithium-ion batteries, designed to significantly increase energy density and improve fast-charging performance. That’s the kind of breakthrough that gets us out of bed. Check out our website to find out more about our awesome work: https://siconabattery.com
We’re a team of engineers, researchers, operators, innovators, dreamers, doers and disruptors who believe climate action shouldn’t be slow. Whether it’s designing new materials in the lab or scaling them in the plant, we work together to transform battery tech and accelerate the electric mobility revolution with the fast, focused, and fearless energy that defines us.

REAL TECH, REAL PURPOSE, REAL IMPACT

We’re looking for a sharp, hands-on QA/QC Chemical Engineer – Advanced Materials, to ensure our battery materials consistently meet specifications, working closely with production and R&D teams to uphold high standards. As the bridge between lab analysis and manufacturing excellence, you play a key role in detecting deviations early to maintain Sicona’s product integrity and performance standards.
The role emphasises defining specifications, developing and implementing QA/QC systems for raw materials, intermediates, and final products, while providing feedback loops to the production team to improve process, efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain product quality.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The role is a full-time, permanent position based in Wollongong, NSW (postcode 2500), working across Sicona’s Pilot Plant facility and Research and Development facilities. This role offers a competitive annual salary plus superannuation, which will meet or exceed the current Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT).
This role is responsible for investigating and characterising the chemical and physical properties of Sicona’s advanced battery materials; defining specifications, validating and and monitoring chemical processes to ensure consistent quality and performance in laboratory, pilot plant, and production environments. The successful incumbent will contribute to Sicona’s mission to deliver high performance battery materials at mass market scale, without costing the earth.

4. DATA, REPORTING, COMPLIANCE, OTHER TASKS

• Capture and maintain meticulous records of QA/QC results, experimental data, and process production performance metrics.
• Contribute to engineering projects within R&D and production teams, where required.
• Analyse data and prepare clear technical reports and recommendations for management, engineering, and R&D teams.
• Contribute to the development of Intellectual Property (IP) in accordance with company policies.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality regulations in all activities.
• Support material synthesis activities as required to bridge laboratory characterisation with process engineering outcomes.