Engineering Cell Technician

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About the role

The Cell Technician supports the assembly, testing, and quality control of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) systems in a hands-on, production-focused role. This position plays a key part in early-stage manufacturing and scale-up efforts for advanced energy products, working closely with engineering, quality, and operations teams. The role is well-suited for individuals with experience in manufacturing, electrochemical systems, or precision assembly who thrive in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble fuel cell components and sub-assemblies in accordance with engineering documentation, work instructions, and established quality standards.
• Perform cell fabrication processes, including coating, stacking, loading, sealing, and alignment of solid oxide fuel cell components.
• Operate and monitor manufacturing equipment and test stations to support production and testing activities.
• Conduct functional testing, inspection, and data collection for fuel cells and related components to verify performance and quality.
• Record production and test data accurately in manufacturing execution systems (MES) or batch travelers to ensure traceability and documentation integrity.
• Identify process issues, defects, and equipment malfunctions, and assist with root-cause analysis to support problem resolution.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield improvement and process optimization in early-stage manufacturing operations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, quality professionals, and operations staff to meet production goals and ensure consistent product quality.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a technical field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing, electronics, systems, or laboratory production environments.
• Hands-on experience with testing and quality control in a production or lab setting.
• Proficiency in using measurement and test tools such as calipers, multimeters, and gauges.
• Experience working with fuel cells, batteries, ceramics, or high-temperature systems.
• Familiarity with manufacturing and laboratory production processes, including precision assembly and equipment operation.
• Basic understanding of quality systems, including ISO frameworks, statistical process control (SPC), and root-cause analysis methodologies.

Additional Skills

• Experience in early-stage manufacturing operations or process scale-up environments.
• Comfort working in cleanroom, laboratory, or pilot production settings.
• Ability to follow detailed engineering documentation and work instructions with high attention to detail.
• Strong data recording and documentation skills within MES or similar production tracking systems.
• Ability to identify and communicate process issues and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Strong collaboration skills for working effectively with engineering, quality, and operations teams.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing and laboratory production setting that supports advanced energy product development. The position offers first and second shift openings.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $47,840.00 per year. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

• 100% employee-paid health insurance coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule

Permanent, fully onsite position in Mount Pleasant, PA.