Battery Manufacturing Technician - Cell Assembly

Coreshell Technologies

San Leandro, CA, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Manufacturing

Full Time

Job Description

Job DescriptionPosition: Battery Manufacturing Technician - Cell Assembly

Reports To: Senior Battery Engineer

Coreshell's metallurgical Silicon anode technology delivers high capacity, fast-charging, and superior safety. Our low-cost liquid-phase nano-coating addresses critical electrode-surface degradation issues and enables batteries with a Silicon-dominant anode that have higher energy density, superior intrinsic thermal safety, and significantly lower cost/kWh compared to current LIBs. Our Si anode material is 50% the cost of graphite and 100% domestically sourced. We strive to transform the global automotive market by enabling low-cost and long-range EVs as a first step towards net-zero sustainability in the near future.

Position: We are looking for a Battery Manufacturing Technician with battery construction, manufacturing, and/or R&D lab experience and programming/coding skills to carry out electrode fabrication, cell assembly, electrochemical testing, and data analysis

Core Responsibilities:

Coat and calendar Coreshell’s 60Ah-scale electrode rolls following strict specifications.
Operate complex electrode fabrication machinery on the Pilot Line. Must be comfortable performing some manual tasks such as lifting weights no heavier than 25kg.
Characterize electrode features and defects using materials analytical techniques such as SEM/EDX, adhesion testing, resistance measurements, etc..
Clean equipment and tools after electrode production runs in a timely manner.
Record parameters used and observed in cell/electrode fabrication processes in runsheets.
With the assistance of the Manufacturing team, characterize cells and battery materials, using both electrochemical methods & materials analytical techniques.
Report inventory of manufacturing consumables.
Follow and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Comfortable performing manual tasks requiring precision and dexterity.

Required experience:

Background in cell assembly or R&D lab work is required. Experience working in controlled-atmosphere dry rooms is preferred.
Background in fabrication of lithium-ion batteries is a plus.
Highly self-driven, detail-oriented candidate with a history of problem solving and an ability to wear many hats.
Familiarity with chemistry lab safety protocols. Demonstrated commitment to maintaining safe, tidy, and organized work areas.
Previous experience performing electrical tests, as well as chemistry and materials analytical instruments, is preferred.

Required Qualifications: 2+ years of experience in the battery industry OR a B.S. degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, or similarly relevant field.

Location & Benefits: San Leandro, CA. Full-time. Hourly rate is $30-35 per hour with additional stock incentives dependent on experience. Dental, vision, healthcare and 401(k) benefits are included. Applications will be screened as received.

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