Battery Technician

Enzinc • Richmond, California • 1m ago

Battery Technician

WHY JOIN ENZINC?

Imagine your impact. At Enzinc, we know batteries are the key to a clean energy future, and we are passionate about stretching the boundaries of what’s possible with batteries for mobility and stationary energy storage.

Our talented team is inspired by creating massive impact, not marginal improvements. The people who work here value teamwork and transparency, drive and diversity, respect and results. We learn from each other, and seek to bring out the best in our teammates.

Our Battery Engineering group is seeking a Battery Technician to aid in the development of our advanced zinc-sponge electrode for aqueous zinc batteries. You’ll work closely with Battery Engineers to build and test prototype batteries to meet customer requirements and meet our technology development milestones.

As part of the Enzinc team, you’ll help craft creative battery solutions that use a unique zinc sponge anode to make a safer, high-performance battery. We’re early enough that you’ll contribute to all aspects of bringing a new battery to market and growing fast enough that you can carve out a career path.

MUST HAVE SKILLS AND EXPIENCE

Previous experience building and testing R&D and prototype battery cells
Ability to process and summarize data
Possess a high level of attention to detail with the handling of samples and test data
Be able to follow documented procedures and give feedback on existing or missing procedures
Have good communication skills in order to report issues clearly and effectively
Experience with battery testing using Neware or Maccor testers
Must be able to work in a repetitive environment

DESIREABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Experience working with aqueous batteries is preferred, especially alkaline zinc batteries
Experience managing testing resources, keeping a schedule, and reporting on project progress to the management team
Ability to summarize data and generate reports using established analysis tools

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare materials and assemble components for prototype battery builds
Build battery cells based on standard operating procedures (SOPs) and set up tests on battery cycling equipment
Manage inventory of battery consumables and testing fixtures
Manage maintenance and lab clean up schedule for cell assembly and testing labs
Generate reports and updates on battery cycling data on a periodic basis and maintain diligent records

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

At least 2 years’ experience as a technician building and testing R&D batteries or other electrochemical cells.

OTHER

Benefits:

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401k
Employee Stock Plan
Paid Time Off

Work involves sitting, walking, and lifting to 35 pounds. Requires close visual acuity, the ability to distinguish color, and the ability to hear in laboratory and office environments

Enzinc is committed to diversity and inclusion. Advancing energy technology requires a workforce as diverse as the populations who'll benefit from a cleaner future. Our culture and values are shaped by engineering best practices: we are curious, open, creative, transparent, respectful and always learning from each other.

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