Full-Time
Updated on 9/9/2026
High-performance membranes for energy storage
$120k - $130k/yr
Cary, NC, USA
Hybrid
Hybrid work arrangement; approximately 10% travel required.
Bachelor's
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Celgard makes and sells high-performance membrane materials and thin separators used inside batteries, as well as fabrics for outdoor apparel and medical PPE. The membranes sit between battery electrodes to prevent contact while allowing ions to pass, enabling safe and efficient operation in lithium-ion and other chemistries. The company stands out through its Asahi Kasei Group affiliation and strategic alliances (such as with Æsir Technologies) to pursue new battery chemistries, while expanding manufacturing capacity. Its goal is to provide reliable membranes and protective fabrics at scale to support safer, longer-lasting energy storage and protective textiles, and to drive industry growth through collaborations.
Company Size
201-500
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Headquarters
Charlotte, North Carolina
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Asahi Kasei unveils new wet-process separator coating line in North Carolina, advancing the company's 40-year North American Battery Separator strategy. 26 Aug 2026 Asahi Kasei held a grand opening ceremony on August 20 for its new Hipore(TM) wet-process lithium-ion battery separator coating line in Charlotte, North Carolina, marking a significant milestone in the execution of the company's North American battery separator strategy. The investment expands production capacity at the company's existing Celgard manufacturing facility, establishing North America-based coating and supply capabilities for its wet-process separator technology. The facility represents the first step toward establishing a regional supply structure for wet-process separators. The investment decision was made in 2023, and commercial production is scheduled to begin in the second half of fiscal 2026. The grand opening coincided with the 40th anniversary of the Celgard manufacturing facility in Charlotte, which has been producing dry-process separators in the United States since 1986. The ceremony brought together local government officials, representatives of Toyota Tsusho Corporation, which has entered into a capacity rights agreement related to the facility, and other stakeholders who supported the project's development. The investment comes as North American battery demand is expected to expand beyond electric vehicles, supported by the increasing deployment of energy storage systems. Although the separator market remains competitive, improving regional market conditions are creating opportunities for suppliers with localized production and responsive supply capabilities. "Opening the Charlotte coating line is a key milestone in establishing our North American supply platform for battery separators," said Ryu Taniguchi, President of Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Corporation. "By leveraging Celgard's experienced workforce and established operations, we are expanding our North American product portfolio to include both dry-process and Hipore(TM) wet-process technologies. Together with our planned separator facility in Canada, this investment will bring production capabilities closer to the region's battery market and position Asahi Kasei to swiftly respond as demand grows across electric vehicles and energy storage systems." Construction of Asahi Kasei's wet-process separator facility in Canada is also progressing according to plan. Together, the Charlotte coating line and the Canadian plant will establish a regional supply framework for wet-process separators, strengthening the company's manufacturing presence and market position in North America. The investments support Asahi Kasei's broader growth strategy for Energy & Infrastructure, which is designated as a Growth Potential area of business under the company's medium-term management plan. About Asahi Kasei Asahi Kasei is a diversified global company that contributes to life and living for people around the world. Since its foundation in 1922, with businesses in ammonia and cellulose fiber, Asahi Kasei has consistently grown through proactive portfolio transformation to meet the evolving needs of every age. With 50,000 employees worldwide, the company contributes to sustainability by providing solutions to the world's challenges across its three business sectors: Healthcare, Homes, and Material.
Celgard celebrates 15 years at Concord site, expands separator coating capability. 26 May 2026 Celgard has launched new coating capabilities at its Concord, North Carolina manufacturing facility as the lithium-ion battery separator manufacturer marked the site's 15th anniversary. The company said the expansion adds new "state-of-the-art" coating technology capable of producing functional coatings, multilayer coated separators (MCS) and other customised separator products for lithium-ion batteries. According to the company, its new capabilities support a range of coating patterns, thicknesses, coverage levels and multilayer structures, while remaining compatible with multiple base-film technologies. The company said this would enable the development of more tailored separator products for electric vehicles, stationary energy storage systems and next-generation battery applications. Celgard's second US manufacturing site. The Concord plant opened in 2011 as Celgard's second US manufacturing site and forms part of the company's North American manufacturing network. The announcement comes amid the separation of Celgard and lead-acid battery separator specialist Daramic following the sale of Daramic by parent company Asahi Kasei. Celgard describes itself as the original inventor of ceramic-coated separators (CCS), a technology widely used in lithium-ion batteries to improve thermal stability and safety performance. "With our global footprint especially deeply rooted in US, we are excited to drive the LIB industry to a new level with our partners," the company said. Photo: Employees at the Concord facility were joined by local business leaders and government representatives for a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the launch of the new coating capabilities. Credit: Celgard
Together, Celgard and Æsir will collaborate on joint research projects to further develop high-technology next-generation Nickel-Zinc (Ni-Zn), Zinc-Air (Zn-Air), Lithium-Zinc (Li-Zn) and Sodium-Zinc (Na-Zn) batteries used primarily in aviation, data centers, telecom, energy infrastructure and electric vehicle (EV) charging applications.
Celgard, LLC has announced plans to expand its manufacturing facility in Charlotte, North Carolina, generating 100 new jobs in the process.
Celgard to expand facilities, workforce and product portfolio to better serve the EV battery separator supply chain. Post thisThe Biden-Harris Administration and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) have identified the domestic U.S. battery market as a critical supply chain focus area for the nation. Investments in Celgard's Charlotte plant will allow the company to expand existing infrastructure to quickly meet demand of the lithium-ion battery (LIB) separator supply chain and domestic customers.Celgard manufactures dry-process membrane separator also used in vehicle electrification. The company already has a skilled employee base capable of applying technical coatings to base film shipped from Hipore™ sister locations and completing finishing steps required to meet customer specifications