Battery Technician

Role/Summary

A bay area startup is seeking a Battery Technician to contribute to the design and optimization of lithium-ion batteries. The Battery Technician will work on battery materials preparation, and battery cell fabrication. Qualified applicants will have prior hands-on experience in the laboratory environments or industrial working experience. The person for this position must have a positive attitude and does what it takes to get the job done. This position features an opportunity for upward mobility. The individual must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Job Description

- Prepare battery materials from material drying, slurry mixing, slurry coating, and battery fabrication.

- A working understanding of relationship between viscosity and density of fluid, battery cell mechanical design, and chemistry basics

- A working knowledge related to the construction of Li-ion pouch-cells is a plus.

- Coordinate with senior scientist on battery testing including impedance measurement, cycle life, swelling and failure modes.

- Validate and analyze lithium-ion cell components, assemblies, and specifications.

- Evaluate the latest battery components, analyze their performance, and identify degradation mechanisms

- Prepare timely, high-quality internal reports.

Required Education and Experience

- 0-2 years of work experience in a lab setting required

- B.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science.

- Deep understanding of material-property relationship

- Hands-on knowledge of battery and/or other electrochemical energy devices testing and design is a plus.

- Excellent oral and written English language skills

- Excellent problem-solving capability

- Interpersonal traits to work effectively and lead others Has a do-whatever-it-takes attitude, thrives in a fast-paced startup environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person