R&D Technician: Manufacturing

The company's next-generation solid-state lithium
metal battery technology is designed to enable greater energy density, faster
charging and enhanced safety to support the transition away from legacy energy
sources toward a lower carbon future.
Are you detail-oriented and enthusiastic about hands-on assembly work? We are
seeking a dedicated and reliable R&D Technician to join our team. In this role, you
will play a key part in manufacturing our innovative devices, ensure quality and
precision throughout the production process, and help support our
groundbreaking experiments!


Key Responsibilities
* Adhere to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to operate
automation tools to assemble QuantumScape proprietary devices
* Operate metrology instruments and provide general laboratory support to
facilitate tool optimization experiments
* Accurately report daily production activities and experimental results
* Identify and report anomalies or unexpected outcomes, offering
constructive feedback to aid process improvement
* Communicate effectively using Microsoft Office applications for
documentation and collaboration purposes
* Work collaboratively with scientists and engineers to support experimental
initiatives and project objectives.
* Strictly comply with all safety policies, procedures, and best practices to
maintain a safe laboratory environment.


Minimum Requirements
* A high school diploma with at least 3 years' experience in an R&D lab
environment
* A commitment to delivering high quality results
* Basic computer software skills, including Microsoft Office and a browser


Preferred Skills
* Able to handle a dynamic research environment
* Ready to learn a range of lab skills
* Flexible and can collaborate on different projects with researchers
* Comfortable using software for task completion and logging data


Physical Requirements
* Work is performed in a dry room, fume hood, lab area, or glovebox
requiring the use of fine motor skills
* Able to wear full body cleanroom gown and face coverings
* Able to stand for long periods of time
* Able to lift 20-30 lbs. on occasion
* Reaching and twisting motions with hands


ONSITE:
This position is required to work onsite 5 days per week from 1:00 pm to 9:30pm to meet
the minimum essential duties and requirements of this position.? As an on-site R&D and
manufacturing operations organization, in-person face to face interaction is
essential to building authentic relationships, trust, teamwork, and collaboration.


Compensation & Benefits:
Expected salary range for this role is from $ to $, and a final salary will be
determined by the candidate's experience and educational background.
?We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do
not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.?
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable
accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to
perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of
employment. Please contact us to request a accommodation.?

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.