QA Lab Technologist

AESC•Smyrna, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Fixx Energy LLC is looking to add a QA Lab Technologist to our team in Smyrna, TN. This is a Full-Time, On-site position with working hours from Tuesday-Friday, 8:00 PM to 6:30 AM. FIXX Energy is a battery manufacturer headquartered in Smyrna, Tennessee, operating one of the most established LFP battery production facilities in the United States. The site’s history traces back over a decade as a cornerstone of early U.S. EV battery manufacturing, representing a foundation of deep technical expertise and large-scale operational experience. Building on this heritage, FIXX Energy is evolving the platform into a modern, flexible manufacturing business serving the fast-growing energy storage market. The company is focused on delivering high-performance battery cells and solutions and modernizing the American grid—delivering resilient, intelligent power infrastructure that enables the next era of human connection, AI, and advanced manufacturing. By combining proven manufacturing capability with a forward-looking product and market strategy, FIXX Energy is positioned to be a key enabler of the electrified, resilient energy systems of the future. As a QA Lab Technologist, you will perform daily testing and inspections on batteries and components to ensure the highest standards of safety and product quality. Reporting to the Quality Supervisor, you will partner with Quality Engineering to investigate manufacturing and warranty concerns, using your technical expertise to evaluate quality issues and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, etc.)
Two or more years of manufacturing or other laboratory experience
Experience with lab equipment such as GCMS, HPLC, ICP-OES, and microscopes
Experience with Microsoft Office suite of software
Understands and follows all standards of IATF16949, VDA 6.3 quality standards, and ISO14001 environmental standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience reporting and presenting on technical laboratory results
Experience maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment
Experience with CT or X-ray operation and analysis is a plus

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, and calibrate advanced laboratory equipment, including HPLC, GC-MS, ICP-OES, SEM, CT scanners, cycle testing equipment, and optical/digital microscopes.
Prepare and analyze samples utilizing wet chemistry methods and perform routine quality checks on various battery components.
Analyze materials and finished products to confirm strict conformance to technical specifications.
Conduct rigorous failure analysis on manufacturing defects and warranty parts to identify root causes.
Resolve complex technical issues, develop alternative solutions, and provide actionable recommendations for current operations and future development.
Present findings and influence leadership on specific strategic recommendations regarding operations and product development.