Battery Technician - Electrode Production

Core Responsibilities

• Coat and calender Coreshell’s 60Ah-scale electrode rolls following strict specifications.
• Operate complex electrode fabrication machinery on the Pilot Line.
• Perform routine quality control tests on fabricated electrodes.
• Characterize electrode features and defects using materials analytical techniques such as SEM/EDX, adhesion testing, resistance measurements, etc.
• Design and perform experiments to define optimal process parameters for cell performance and processing capabilities.
• Clean equipment and tools after electrode production runs in a timely manner.
• Record parameters used and observed in electrode fabrication processes in runsheets.
• Manage inventory of manufacturing consumables.
• Follow and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Perform short, manual tasks moving electrode rolls and consumables between machines and storage.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• B.S. degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, or similarly relevant field.
• Experience in manufacturing or battery industry.
• Background in production or wet lab work involving electrode fabrication (mixing, coating or calendering) is a plus.
• Background in fabrication of lithium-ion batteries is a plus.
• Familiarity with chemistry lab safety protocols.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining safe, tidy, and organized work areas.
• Previous experience performing electrical tests, as well as chemistry and materials analytical instruments, is preferred.

Location & Benefits

San Leandro, CA. Full-time. Salary range of $30-35/hr with additional stock incentives dependent on experience. Dental, vision, healthcare and 401(k) benefits are included.