Battery Lab Technician

Position Summary

The Battery Lab Technician conducts, as directed, fabrication and formation of prototype cells, tests prototypes for data collection as well as fabricates prototype components and test fixtures for lab and field testing. Perform installation and repairs of test equipment and components when necessary.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $63,000

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Keeping immediate supervisor up to date on all projects, with regards to project status, completion time, and any problems that may have arisen during the course of the project
• Conducting tests of new components, assemblies, and systems based on test criteria as established by policies and procedures and/or written test plans; maintaining accurate records of test results; reporting results to appropriate Client and BIC personnel
• Preparing prototypes of components assemblies and systems of either new or current products as directed by policies and procedures and/or written test plans or work requests; assuring that the prototypes meet the established specifications
• Operate and support lithium-ion battery manufacturing equipment including slurry mixing, electrode coating, drying, calendaring, slitting, cell assembly, electrolyte filling, formation, and testing.
• Assist with pilot-scale manufacturing activities while following established manufacturing procedures and safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate manufacturing records and production documentation.
• Identify and report equipment or process issues to supervisors and engineering staff.
• Support process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a clean and organized production environment following 5S and safety practices. Performing inspections and installation of parts and components on prototype fabrication and testing machinery, maintaining accurate records of the installation of these parts and the collection of test data, performing these inspections in a manner consistent with the Company’s guidelines and procedures
• Building/Sourcing test fixtures to carry out various needs associated with testing the components in a manner that will be accelerated in terms of time and that will correlate with actual field usage conditions
• Performing other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Associates degree or Two-Year Technical Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science or Technology or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment is preferred.
• Experience with lithium battery cell assembly, including coin, pouch, and/or cylindrical cell assembly, is preferred.
• Experience operating, maintaining, or supporting roll-to-roll pilot-scale electrode coating equipment is preferred.
• Must possess the ability to communicate both orally and in writing

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment is preferred.
• Experience with lithium battery cell assembly, including coin, pouch, and/or cylindrical cell assembly, is preferred.
• Experience operating, maintaining, or supporting roll-to-roll pilot-scale electrode coating equipment is preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and explosives. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. However, in some instances this job may require work in areas where ear protection is necessary.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $63,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Are you a US Citizen?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Laboratory: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Newberry, IN 47449 (Required)

Work Location: In person