Battery Manufacturing Technician - Front End

Coreshell Technologies•San Leandro, CA

44d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Coreshell's metallurgical Silicon anode technology delivers high capacity, fast-charging, and superior safety. Our low-cost liquid-phase nano-coating addresses critical electrode-surface degradation issues and enables batteries with a Silicon-dominant anode that have higher energy density, superior intrinsic thermal safety, and significantly lower cost/kWh compared to current LIBs. Our Si anode material is 50% the cost of graphite and 100% domestically sourced. We strive to transform the global automotive market by enabling low-cost and long-range EVs as a first step towards net-zero sustainability in the near future. Position: We are looking for a Battery Manufacturing Technician with battery production, manufacturing, and/or R&D lab experience to join the slurry production team on Coreshell’s Pilot Line. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and can take initiatives to troubleshoot problems. Flexibility to start the work day before 8am twice a week is preferred.

Requirements

Background in manufacturing work is required. Experience working in Li-ion battery fabrication and/or mixing processes is a plus.
Previous experience in laboratory work.
Familiarity with chemistry lab safety protocols.
2+ years of experience in manufacturing or battery industry OR a B.S. degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, or similarly relevant field.

Nice To Haves

Flexibility to start the work day before 8am twice a week is preferred.

Responsibilities

Mix 50L-scale slurries using Pilot Line scale machinery. Must be comfortable performing some manual tasks such as lifting weights no heavier than 25kg.
Perform guided experiments to define optimal process parameters for cell performance and processing capabilities.
Perform routine quality control tests using various material characterization tools.
Clean mixing equipment and tools after slurry production runs in a timely manner.
Manage inventory of manufacturing consumables.
Maintain safe, tidy, and organized work areas.
Follow and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs).