Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $114,600.00 - $177,700.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Stock options
Commuter Benefits
Job Description
Blue Current is an industry leader focused on the pioneering development of silicon solid state batteries. With a commitment to safety, performance, and environmental responsibility, Blue Current's technology eliminates the risks associated with traditional batteries by using fully dry and inherently safe battery systems without flammable liquid electrolytes. This innovation paves the way for safer, higher-performance energy storage solutions that serve a wide range of applications in both mobility and stationary storage markets. Operating from its state-of-the-art headquarters and pilot line facility in Hayward, California, Blue Current brings cutting-edge battery technology to the forefront of the energy storage industry. The... Show More
Job Requirements
- Previous team management experience (5+ years or more)
- Experience working in an environment that requires strong attention to detail and precision
- Consistent and thorough documentation and standard operating procedures
- Experience handling hazardous materials and waste management for lab space
- 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
- 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
- Previous powder process and machine (powder mixing, synthesis process, sieving, classification)
- And/or previous roll to roll process and machine (slot die, gravure, comma coating, calendering, slitting) experience
- And/or previous slurry mixing experience (handling powder, solvent, handling various types of mixers)
- And/or battery cell assembly (stamping, stacking, jr winding, ultrasonic welding, pouch sealing)
- Previous glovebox/dry room experience
- Previous chemical manufacturing experience
Job Qualifications
- Ba/bs in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or similar field lab science
- Familiarity with analytical tools such as SEM, XRD, TGA, FTIR, DSC, and TGA
- 5+ years of work experience in a fast-paced lab or manufacturing environment requiring high accuracy execution of processes or experiments
- Experience of working in a chemical laboratory and handling hazardous materials
- Basic knowledge about chemistry such as understanding of difference between acid/base, meaning of pH, and awareness of those risks
Job Duties
- Manage manufacturing technician team for day-to-day activities to manufacture small and large format battery cells with manual and pilot line from raw material handling to battery formation and cell quality check
- Supporting prototype cell manufacturing, sample cell production and process engineers' development work
- Produce various battery components such as powders, electrode, assembly
- Create plan and schedule for manufacturing prototype battery components, cell and sample cells for customers
- Manage raw material, components inventory and create purchasing plan
- Characterize cell materials using with various analytical techniques such as SEM, XRD, TGA, EIS and CV
- Provide feedback and discuss characterization results to understand the impact of material properties on cell performance
- Identify areas of improvement in process and machines, work with process engineering team to improve process capability
- Establish and maintain safety work environment and manage hazardous waste and parts cleaning areas working with EH&S manager
- Implement 5S environment, maintain the organization and cleanliness of the laboratory spaces
- Perform frequent preventative maintenance and calibrations on equipment to maintain best operating conditions and functionality working with facility team
- Complete material documentation accurately and timely with detail
- Quickly adapt to constantly evolving processes of core technology while maintaining detailed notes and updated data sheets that reflect changes
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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