Description
As a temp battery manufacturing technician you will be focused on producing battery materials and/or building cells that deliver high energy density, safety, and manufacturability. You will be spending your day creating a supply of materials and/or building cells and then characterizing all in an effort to support whole Blue Current team. A background in materials science, chemical engineering, chemistry, or any related field is preferred. This position will offer hands-on, fast paced work on a growing team that has a shared passion to change the energy storage landscape.

Responsibilities

• Produce various battery components, assemble battery cells and put up for test (slurry mixing, coating, assembly and formation)
• Making electrode and cells in glove box
• Making electrodes and cells with pilot scale manufacturing line and support Technicians and Process Engineers (Roll to roll process, stacking machine, tab welding, pouch sealing and others)
• Characterize cell materials using with various analytical techniques (e.g. Rheometer, Particle size analyzer, Thickness measurement, Microscope and others)
• Maintain the organization and cleanliness of the laboratory spaces
• Perform frequent preventative maintenance and calibrations on equipment to maintain best operating conditions and functionality
• Complete material documentation accurately and timely with detail
• Quickly adapt to constantly evolving processes of core technology while maintaining detailed notes and updated data sheets that reflect changes

Requirements

• 3+ years of work experience in a fast-paced lab or manufacturing environment requiring high accuracy execution of processes or experiments
• Previous slurry mixing experience (Handling powder, solvent, handling various types of mixers)
• Previous roll to roll process and machine (slot die, gravure, comma coating, calendering, slitting) experience
• And/or battery cell assembly (Stamping, stacking, JR winding, ultrasonic welding, pouch sealing)
• Previous working experience with glovebox, in dry room or clean room
• Previous chemical manufacturing experience
• Experience working in an environment that requires strong attention to detail and precision
• Consistent and thorough documentation, and standard operating procedures
• Ability to work in a dry room and a glove box for extended periods of time
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time and perform hand intensive repetitive tasks
• Above-average fine manual dexterity and visual acuity
• Working knowledge of Excel and Word
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and experience working with team members to overcome technical challenges
• Clear written and verbal skills to logically communicate ideas and thought processes
• Appreciation for and adherence to lab and work safety policies
• Ability to read and understand SDS

Preferred

• Familiarity with analytical tools such as SEM, XRD, TGA, Viscometer, Rheometer, Particle size analyzer, Powder characteristics (Bulk/Tap density, Microscope, Micrometer
• Experience of working in a chemical laboratory and handling hazardous materials
• Basic knowledge about chemistry (understanding of difference between acid/base, meaning of pH, and awareness of those risks)
• BA/BS in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar field lab science