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# General Application-Future Opportunities at PHENOGY Inc.

- **Company:** PHENOGY Inc.
- **Location:** Columbia SC, OR
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2025-08-21
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/phenogyinc/jobs/6689486003

## Job description

At PHENOGY, we’re pioneering sodium-ion battery energy storage solutions that redefine the world of resilient, sustainable power systems.

Now is the time to join a dedicated team that’s shaping the future of energy from the ground up. Backed by committed investors and enabled by a truly holistic approach, PHENOGY has expanded from Europe into North America, with U.S. headquarters in Columbia, South Carolina.

Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact on the world today with future technology — supporting decentralized energy systems, strengthening critical infrastructure, and helping expand access to reliable power.

At PHENOGY, your work will help write the next chapter in energy supply. If you’re ready to grow with a fast-moving team, work on technology that matters, and help build more resilient energy systems, this is your moment to make a difference.

We energize the future.

Cannot find the right position on our career page right now?

Even if you don’t see a current opening that matches your background, we’d love to hear from you. We’re always looking to connect with talented professionals across a variety of disciplines, including:

- Engineering & Technical Roles

- Operations & Project Management

- Human Resources & People Operations

- Marketing & Communications

- Sales & Business Development

- Finance & Administration

By applying here, your information will be added to our Talent Community. When future roles align with your skills and experience, we’ll reach out to you directly.

## What We Look For

We value team members who bring:

- Passion for innovation and sustainability

- Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills

- A growth mindset and adaptability in a fast-paced environment

- Professional experience relevant to renewable energy, technology, or scaling global businesses

How to Apply

Complete the brief application below and share the type of role you’re interested in. This helps us keep you in mind as new opportunities arise. At PHENOGY, we’re guided by three core principles—Purpose, People, and Progress. We build energy systems that matter (Purpose), work in a culture grounded in trust, respect, and global collaboration (People), and move proven sodium-ion technology from innovation to real-world deployment as we scale in the U.S. (Progress).

What you’ll do and gain:

- Make an impact where it matters. Work on next-generation sodium-ion energy storage solutions at an investor-backed company building resilient, sustainable power systems.

- Help build PHENOGY in the U.S. Join a fast-growing team expanding from Europe into North America, with real ownership and influence from day one.

- Collaborate globally, move fast. Partner with an experienced, primarily Europe-based team in a culture rooted in trust, respect, and technical excellence.

- Support the energy transition. Contribute to decentralized energy systems, stronger infrastructure, and broader access to reliable power.

- Be rewarded and supported. Competitive benefits including strong health coverage, a 401(k) with generous company contributions, generous PTO, sick time, and paid holidays.

PHENOGY Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

## About PHENOGY Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: PHENOGY develops and manufactures sustainable sodium-ion battery energy storage systems for industrial, commercial, and grid-scale applications.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Seed stage; backed by 500+ private and institutional investors)
- **Headquarters**: Root, Lucerne, Switzerland (Global HQ); U.S. headquarters in Columbia, South Carolina
- **Founded**: 2019
- **Founders**: Peter E. Braun (CEO & Co-Founder)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Renewable Energy / Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- **Target customers**: Businesses, communities, infrastructure providers in industry, commerce, e-mobility, and agriculture (B2B, Enterprise)
- **Mission**: “We energize the future. Sustainably.” – PHENOGY catalyzes sustainable energy storage solutions that are affordable, available, safe, and reliable to transform user behavior into a circular economy.

## Products & Services
- **[PHENOGY 1.0 / 1.1]**: Air-cooled modular battery storage system built for performance and longevity, using sodium-ion cells. Designed for decentralized, resilient energy infrastructures.
- **[PHENOGY 2.1]**: Liquid-cooled modular battery storage system, also sodium-ion based, offering higher scalability and efficiency for larger deployments.
- **Technology Platform**: Proprietary sodium-ion cell technology combined with an additive manufacturing (3D) production platform developed with partner Exentis Group AG, enabling “glocal” mass production.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Total funding raised from 500+ investors (seed round); revenue not publicly available
- **Notable Investors & Partners**:
  - Exentis Group AG (additive manufacturing partner)
  - Fraunhofer Battery Alliance (Fraunhofer ISIT)
  - University of South Carolina (research and workforce development)
  - 500+ private and institutional shareholders
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount grew 87.5% YoY to ~30 employees (LinkedIn data)
  - Expanded to 7 countries (Switzerland, Germany, USA, China, Austria, Singapore, Greece)
  - Established U.S. headquarters in Columbia, SC in early 2025
  - Holds 60+ patents
  - Active job postings (5 open roles as of mid-2025)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Sodium-ion technology**: Uses abundant, non-toxic materials; safer and more sustainable than lithium-ion; performs well at low temperatures and supports fast charging.
- **Circularity by design**: Batteries are designed for full recyclability, reducing environmental impact.
- **Additive manufacturing platform**: Partnership with Exentis enables scalable, localized production, reducing supply chain dependencies.
- **Strong IP portfolio**: 60+ patents covering cell chemistry, system design, and manufacturing processes.

## Strategic Focus
- **Commercialization of sodium-ion BESS**: Scaling production and sales of the PHENOGY 1.1 and 2.1 systems for industrial and grid customers.
- **U.S. market entry**: Building a local team in Columbia, SC, partnering with the University of South Carolina for R&D and workforce development.
- **“Glocal” production**: Using additive manufacturing to produce cells and systems locally in key markets (Europe, North America, Asia).
- **Deepening partnerships**: Expanding collaboration with Fraunhofer and other research institutes to advance next-generation battery technology.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “Eco-passionate” and entrepreneurial; values collaboration, integrity, and courage. Emphasis on purpose-driven work for a sustainable future.
- **Work environment**: Agile, flexible hours, healthy work-life balance. International team with English and German as working languages.
- **Remote / Hybrid**: Office and remote work options available (Switzerland, Germany, US, and other locations).
- **Team**: High-caliber experts from diverse backgrounds (Shell, KUKA, ams OSRAM, etc.). Flat hierarchy and co-creation mindset.
- **Perks**: Opportunity to shape a fast-growing clean-tech startup with global impact; involvement in cutting-edge sodium-ion technology.

## Sources
1. [phenogy.com](https://www.phenogy.com/) – Company homepage and product details
2. [phenogy.com/career](https://www.phenogy.com/career) – Careers page with culture and process
3. [phenogy.com/about-us](https://www.phenogy.com/about-us) – About page with team, strategy, and vision
4. [linkedin.com/company/phenogy](https://www.linkedin.com/company/phenogy/) – LinkedIn company profile and employee data
5. [columbiasc.gov](https://columbiasc.gov/phenogy-ag-outlines-growth-strategy-in-columbia-strengthening-citys-role-in-clean-energy-innovation/) – Press release on U.S. expansion and partnerships