Job Description
A Technician in the Battery Operations group responsible for assembling, testing, and characterizing lithium-ion batteries using Sila's innovative materials, supporting the development of next-generation battery technologies through hands-on laboratory work and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and characterize chemical mixtures and materials for lithium-ion batteries
- Assemble lithium-ion batteries and conduct testing on battery cyclers
- Fabricate mechanical fixtures, perform tool maintenance, and manage cables
- Follow standard operating procedures and seek process improvements
- Accurately record work data and maintain online database updates
- Manage inventory and maintain a clean, organized work area
- Collaborate with team members including Technicians, Researchers, Engineers, and Scientists
- Communicate test results to troubleshoot and resolve issues
Requirements
- Ability to work carefully and safely with materials and equipment
- Experience in preparing and characterizing chemical mixtures and other materials to be used in lithium-ion batteries
- Ability to assemble lithium-ion batteries and test them on battery cyclers
- Ability to fabricate mechanical fixtures, undertake tool preventative maintenance, and perform cable management
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures while continuously looking for ways to improve processes and operations
- Ability to accurately record work and keep data updated in an online database
- Ability to manage inventory and maintain a tidy and effective work area
- Ability to work collaboratively with other Technicians, Research Associates, Engineers, and Scientists
- Effective communication skills to troubleshoot, correct, and prevent issues
- Willingness and ability to work a 12-hour shift rotation schedule supporting 12-hour, 7-day operations once fully trained and qualified
- Willingness to work overtime hours if requested and approved by Supervisor
- Ability to work in a laboratory using glove boxes and fume hoods
- Pass a respirator fit test and be able to wear respiratory protection every day
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, and safety glasses
- Physical ability to lift, push, or pull up to 20 lbs
- Repetitive use of hands with delicate to forceful handling of materials
- Flexibility to adapt work schedule as needed by the team to achieve operations targets
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range: $31/hr to $36/hr, with potential for overtime
Work schedule: 12-hour shift rotation, including options for day shifts and specific schedules during training and post-training
Work environment perks: Onsite laboratory environment with PPE requirements, ability to work with glove boxes and fume hoods
Additional benefits: Competitive total rewards package including benefits, perks, and equity, inclusive and diverse work environment
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