Test Technician

Blue Current is seeking a Test Technician to support testing and data generation for solid-state battery R&D and prototyping. This role is primarily focused on executing test protocols, operating and maintaining test equipment, and ensuring high-quality, reliable data output. The Test Technician will work closely with engineering and operations teams to enable fast, accurate evaluation of materials, cells, and processes. Reporting to the Technology Development Sr. Operations Manager, this individual will contribute to safe, organized, and efficient lab operations in a dynamic R&D environment. • Execute electrochemical test protocols including cell cycling, formation, rate testing, and diagnostic testing • Operate and maintain battery cyclers, environmental chambers, and supporting test equipment, performing basic troubleshooting and escalating issues as needed • Monitor overall battery test operations and promptly identify problems • Perform electro-mechanical assembly of fixtures, test leads, battery test cables, chamber connections, and similar • Set up test fixtures, load/unload cells, perform tests, and ensure proper test configuration and documentation • Monitor ongoing tests and respond to alarms, faults, or abnormal behavior and communicate findings and or bugs • Collect, review, and validate test data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency • Identify anomalies or outliers and correct or escalate issues to engineering as needed • Compile and communicate test results in a clear and structured manner to support R&D decisions • Identify opportunities to improve test efficiency, throughput, and data reliability • Support development and refinement of test procedures, SOPs, and documentation standards • Coordinate test scheduling, prioritization, and sample flow in alignment with team needs • Maintain organized test areas, ensuring proper labeling, tracking, and storage of samples • Uphold safety standards, including proper handling of cells, chemicals, and test equipment • Support training of other technicians on test procedures and equipment as needed • Write scripts for basic utility protocols under engineer guidance to automate routine testing, streamline lab workflows, and accelerate the diagnosis of battery cycler issues. • Monitor active battery tests for anomalies and faults; own the tracking of open issues from initial flag to resolution, keeping R&D engineers in the loop throughout • Other duties as assigned, consistent with the scope and level of this position

• Experience with battery testing (e.g., cyclers, formation, EIS, environmental testing) • Familiarity with different battery test protocols (Cycle Life, HPPC, Rate Testing, etc.) • Experience troubleshooting Arbin cell cyclers and MITS software • Ability to perform precise manual tasks while standing at a glovebox for extended periods (up to 8 hours per day) • Must possess the fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination required to manipulate tools and materials through integrated gloves/sleeves. • Ability to maintain a standing or slightly leaned position for long durations, including reaching and extending arms within the glovebox environment. • Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver equipment or materials weighing up to 25 lbs occasionally • Work is performed in a standard R&D laboratory environment • Core hours are adaptable, though increased availability may be required during peak periods. Salary Range $28.99 — $35.10 USD