Battery Laboratory Specialist

Reports to: Director of Test & Validation Employment type: Salary, Full-time Position Summary  The Battery laboratory specialist supports the assembly, testing, inspection, troubleshooting, and maintenance of solid-state battery development. You will partner with engineers and scientists, run experiments, document results, track inventory, and maintain a clean, safe workspace.   Key Responsibilities  - Assemble and disassemble battery cells, fixtures, and test articles in accordance with approved work instructions.  - Comfortable working in laboratory environments including handling of chemicals  - Perform standard Metrology experiments including use of microscopes  - Set up, operate, and monitor battery cyclers, environmental chambers, data-acquisition systems, multimeters, power supplies, and other laboratory equipment.  - Perform electrical and mechanical measurements, including voltage, current, resistance, capacity, temperature, dimensions, and mass.  - Conduct incoming, in-process, and final inspections; identify defects, damage, contamination, or out-of-specification conditions.  - Record test conditions, results, observations, equipment identification, and sample traceability accurately in approved systems or forms.  - Assist with diagnostic testing and troubleshooting under the direction of engineers.  - Prepare samples and test stations, verify calibration status, and complete routine equipment checks.  - Follow procedures for battery charging, discharging, storage, transportation, quarantine, and disposal.  - Support preventive maintenance, inventory control, material handling, and continuous-improvement activities.  - Comply with all quality, environmental, health, and safety requirements.  Required Qualifications  - High school diploma or equivalent and technical certificate or associate degree in , electromechanical technology or chemical technology, a related field is preferred.  - Hands-on experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, automotive, electronics, or technical service environment.  - Basic understanding of DC electrical concepts and safe use of common measurement tools.  - Basic understanding of chemistry and chemical handling  - Ability to read and follow drawings, schematics, specifications, work instructions, and safety documentation.  - Strong attention to detail and ability to produce complete, accurate records.  - Basic computer skills, including spreadsheets, data entry, and electronic work instructions.  - Ability to communicate clearly, work collaboratively, and escalate problems promptly.  - Willingness to complete required battery-safety, hazardous-material, and equipment-specific training.  Preferred Qualifications  - Experience testing lithium-ion or other rechargeable battery technologies.  - Experience with battery cyclers, environmental chambers, laboratory data systems, microscopy tools, gloveboxes  - Familiarity with lockout/tagout, electrostatic-discharge controls, chemical handling, and incident-response procedures.  - Experience working in a regulated quality system or with controlled documentation.  - Ability to interpret trends in test data and recognize abnormal battery behavior.  Safety Expectations The Battery specialist must consistently follow site-specific battery safety rules, risk controls, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment requirements. Work may involve energized systems, stored electrical energy, hot surfaces, chemicals, sharp edges, heavy components, and batteries that can release heat, gas, or hazardous material if damaged or improperly handled. The technician must stop work when an unsafe condition is observed and notify the appropriate supervisor or safety contact.  Physical Requirements and Work Environment  - Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive hands-on work for extended periods.  - Ability to safely lift and move up to [insert weight] with or without reasonable accommodation and to use lifting aids when required.  - Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, which may include safety glasses, gloves, protective footwear, face protection, and flame-resistant clothing.  - Ability to work in laboratory or production areas where noise, temperature, and shift schedules may vary.  Core Competencies  Safety awareness • Technical aptitude • Attention to detail • Dependability • Documentation discipline • Problem solving • Teamwork • Continuous improvement  Additional Information