Battery Test Technician

About the Role

• Battery Research Technician position in Santa Clara, California, supporting the Materials Informatics Team.
• Focus on vehicle electrification and next-generation energy storage technologies.
• Collaborative R&D laboratory environment working with engineers and researchers.
• Accelerates battery material and cell development through experimental research, computational materials science, materials informatics, and data science.

Position Summary

• Perform hands-on experimental activities related to battery materials and cells.
• Prepare materials and electrodes, assemble battery cells, and conduct electrochemical measurements.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Accurately document experimental procedures and results.
• Requires strong attention to detail, commitment to laboratory safety, good manual dexterity, and the ability to perform repeatable experimental work.
• Effective collaboration with researchers, engineers, and team members to support project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Hands-on support for battery material preparation, electrode fabrication, cell assembly, electrochemical testing, laboratory operation, and experimental data management.
• Prepare materials and electrodes.
• Assemble battery cells.
• Conduct electrochemical measurements.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Accurately document experimental procedures and results.
• Perform material tests, make cells, variations, and electrodes.
• Dry electrode fabrication.
• Work with battery researchers on fundamental research, confirming material properties through experiments.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Hands-on experience in battery experiments, including one or more of:
• Battery material preparation
• Electrode fabrication
• Cell assembly
• Electrochemical testing
• Battery performance evaluation
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.
• Ability to perform accurate and repeatable experimental work involving small components, laboratory tools, and equipment.
• Ability to follow written experimental procedures, technical instructions, and environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Basic computer and data management skills.
• Ability to accurately record, organize, and review experimental information using Microsoft Excel or similar tools.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain concentration during routine experimental work.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Ability to adapt to changing project priorities.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with lithium-ion batteries, all-solid-state batteries, or other rechargeable battery technologies.
• Experience with multiple stages of battery experimentation, such as:
• Material synthesis
• Slurry preparation
• Electrode coating
• Coin-cell or pouch-cell assembly
• Glovebox operation
• Electrochemical testing
• Material characterization
• Experience operating and maintaining battery research equipment, such as:
• Mixers
• Coaters
• Calenders
• Ball mills
• Furnaces
• Vacuum ovens
• Gloveboxes
• Battery cyclers
• Potentiostats
• Microscopes
• Related laboratory equipment
• Experience supporting safe and organized laboratory operations, including:
• Chemical handling
• Consumables management
• Equipment maintenance
• Sample tracking
• Experimental documentation
• Familiarity with experimental data processing and visualization using Microsoft Excel, Python, or similar tools.

Education

• High School Diploma is a must.
• Associate degree is preferred.
• Consideration for candidates with a materials degree if they have good experience or research experience.