Battery Manufacturing Technician
About The Position
Seeking a Battery Manufacturing Technician with at least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment to support our team operating cell assembly equipment, building production orders, and participating in cell testing. Qualified Candidates will be able to support the assembly of battery cells, operation of a semi-automated pouch cell assembly pilot line, and testing of battery cells. This role involves preparing chemical solutions and mixtures, making and reporting detailed observations, setting up standard test apparatus for cell and/or battery testing, and helping to maintain battery cell production and test equipment. The technician will troubleshoot process and equipment issues using engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, technical specifications, and instruction manuals. A significant aspect of the role involves working regularly in a dry room (≤-40°C dew point) environment, collaborating with mechanical design and machining staff to produce new tooling and fixtures, and contributing to continuous process improvement initiatives while adhering to safety protocols. The position requires a strong attention to detail and the ability to perform in a dynamic, growing small business environment by adapting to changing needs, communicating and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented setting, and applying proactive and reactive problem-solving skills. A self-starter with a 'get-it-done, and get-it-done-right' mindset is essential.
Requirements
- Exclusive US citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years industry experience in a manufacturing environment preferred or 3 years in battery manufacturing
Responsibilities
- Follow work instructions for assembly of battery cells, operation of semi-automated pouch cell assembly pilot line, and testing of battery cells
- Prepare chemical solutions and mixtures
- Make and report detailed observations from the work described above
- Setup standard test apparatus for cell and/or battery testing
- Help maintain battery cell production and test equipment
- Troubleshoot process and equipment issues using resources such as engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, technical specifications, and instruction manuals
- Regularly work in a dry room (≤-40°C dew point) environment
- Work with mechanical design and machining staff to produce new tooling and fixtures for battery production equipment
- Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives
- Commitment to safety protocols and the ability to work in a safe manner
- Execute with a strong attention to detail
- Perform in the dynamic environment of a growing small business by adapting to changing needs
- Communicate and collaborate in a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented environment
- Apply proactive and reactive problem-solving skills
- Be a self-starter
- Apply a get-it-done, and get-it-done-right mindset coupled with attention to detail
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- PTO: 5 weeks of annual paid time off
- Paid holidays (federal holiday schedule)
- Family-friendly schedule flexibility
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Flexible savings account (FSA)
- Short- and long-term disability
- Group term life
- Voluntary term life
- 401(k) retirement account with employer match contribution
- Wellness incentive opportunities
- Free coffee and soft drinks in the office
- Social events
- Free parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
