Battery Technician

Position: Battery Technician
Reports To: Director of Battery Technology

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.

Core Responsibilities : We are looking for a Battery Technician with battery construction and/or R&D lab experience to carry out battery fabrication, assembly, and testing. The candidate should be eager to work on cutting-edge technologies that can accelerate clean energy adoption & combat climate change.

• Perform Coreshell’s in-house battery fabrication and testing.
• Maintain and calibrate test hardware.
• Work with multiple battery formulations and coating materials; collaborate closely with Coreshell’s technical team to ensure Coreshell’s coatings are properly deposited on each battery material.
• With the assistance of the R&D team, characterize cells and battery materials, using both electrochemical methods & materials analytical techniques.
• Perform cell failure analysis through post-test cell disassembly followed by physical, compositional, and electrochemical characterization, as instructed by engineers and scientists.
• Work with Coreshell’s cell testing and qualification program, including detailed experimental recordkeeping, data collection, and data management.
• Manage inventory of chemicals and lab consumables.
• Follow and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Comfortable performing manual tasks requiring precision and dexterity.

 
Requirements:

• Background in R&D lab work is required. Experience working in controlled-atmosphere gloveboxes 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
• 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 $26.00 - $40.00 per hour with additional stock incentives dependent on experience. Dental, vision, healthcare and 401(k) benefits are included. Applications will be screened as received.