Battery Manufacturing Technician
Blue CurrentPosted April 25, 2025
Hayward, California
Energy StorageFull Time
Job Description
The battery manufacturing technician at Blue Current will focus on producing battery materials and assembling cells to ensure high energy density and safety. This role involves hands-on work in a fast-paced environment, requiring a background in materials science or related fields.
Responsibilities
- •Produce various battery components and assemble battery cells.
- •Process electrode materials including slurry mixing, coating, and formation.
- •Characterize cell materials using analytical techniques such as Rheometer and Microscope.
- •Maintain organization and cleanliness of laboratory spaces.
- •Perform preventative maintenance and calibrations on equipment.
- •Complete material documentation accurately and timely.
- •Adapt to evolving processes of core technology while maintaining detailed notes.
Requirements
- •3 years of work experience in a fast-paced lab or manufacturing environment requiring high accuracy execution of processes or experiments.
- •Experience with powder process including powder mixing, synthesis process, sieving, and classification.
- •Experience with roll to roll process and machine slot die, gravure, comma coating, calendering, and slitting.
- •Experience with slurry mixing and handling powder, solvent, and various types of mixers.
- •Experience with battery cell assembly including stamping, stacking, JR winding, ultrasonic welding, and pouch sealing.
- •Previous glovebox dry room experience.
- •Previous chemical manufacturing experience.
- •Experience working in an environment that requires strong attention to detail and precision.
- •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.
Benefits
- •Compensation/salary range
- •Work schedule: Monday to Friday
- •Work environment perks: Located on San Francisco Bay with access to wildlife preserve and trails for recreation
- •Additional benefits: Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity and diversity