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R D Technician

Blue Current
Hayward, California
Full Time
Posted July 25, 2025
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Job Description

The R D Technician at Blue Current will be responsible for building, testing, and assembling prototype solid state batteries, supporting the development of high-performance battery chemistries for applications like electric vehicles, in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform all tasks related to R&D cell building and testing
  • Follow recipes to create slurries for battery formulations
  • Coat slurries using coating methods such as Dr blade
  • Calender electrodes to achieve target porosities as instructed
  • Assemble solid state cells according to work order instructions
  • Conduct visual quality checks and measurements on coated components
  • Record measurement results accurately in internal data systems
  • Assemble completed cells into test fixtures and monitor testing protocols
  • Monitor cell test status and communicate changes or issues to team members
  • Perform electromechanical assembly tasks like terminating cables and soldering wires

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years experience working in an R D environment
  • Ability to work in a dry room and in gloveboxes for extended periods of time
  • Ability to follow written SOPs and identify errors or clarity issues
  • Working knowledge of Excel, Word, Google Sheet, Airtable, and similar software
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Must be able to deal with a fast paced working environment with changing priorities and evolving assembly and test procedures
  • Respect and adherence to lab and work safety policies
  • Able to pass a respirator fit test and wear a respirator periodically
  • Able to work in office, lab, and manufacturing environments with chemicals, moving mechanical parts, and electrical hazards
  • Full-time job
  • Schedule: Monday through Friday, day shift
  • Ability to commute or plan to relocate before starting work

Benefits & Perks

Compensation/salary range not specified
Work schedule: Monday through Friday, day shift
Work environment perks: Ability to work in office, lab, and manufacturing environments with chemicals, moving mechanical parts, and electrical hazards
Additional benefits: Full-time employment, opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility, diverse and inclusive work environment, potential for relocation or reliable commuting

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