Battery Technician - 529746

The University of Alabama • Tuscaloosa, AL

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Battery Technician operates and maintains specialized manufacturing equipment that support pilot-line manufacturing activities. Executes electrode production processes and supports process optimization for quality, consistency, and repeatability. Conducts electrochemical testing, including cycling, formation, and diagnostics. This position is central to applied research, prototyping, and scale-up work for next-generation battery technologies and sits at the intersection of battery manufacturing, electrochemical testing, and process development and support faculty, students, and industry partners in a fast-paced, innovation-driven research environment. Supports operations of its pouch cell pilot manufacturing line within the Battery Research Center. Ensures that AMP can safely and reliably produce, test, and improve pouch cell technologies while supporting the technical talent pipeline needed by industry.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience; OR associate's degree and some experience.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams.
• Effective communication skills for documenting and reporting technical work.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with hand tools and electric tools.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in engineering technology, chemistry, materials science, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in battery manufacturing and operating battery manufacturing equipment with dry-room and glovebox experience.
• Two (2) years of experience with cell-level battery electrochemical testing.
• One (1) year of experience with electrode production processes, including mixing, coating, calendaring, and slitting.
• Experience developing SOPs, process standardization, and troubleshooting workflows.
• Experience with LEAN or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Familiarity with pouch cell assembly and pilot-line scale operations.
• Experience working in a fast-paced R&D or advanced manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to work with electrolyte chemistries including LiPF6 and LiFSI systems.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains specialized manufacturing equipment for pilot-line manufacturing.
• Executes electrode production processes.
• Supports process optimization for quality, consistency, and repeatability.
• Conducts electrochemical testing, including cycling, formation, and diagnostics.
• Supports operations of its pouch cell pilot manufacturing line.
• Ensures safe and reliable production, testing, and improvement of pouch cell technologies.
• Supports the technical talent pipeline needed by industry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED