R&D Technician Night Shift

Ultimate Staffing has partnered with an exciting and fast-growing company in San Jose CA; we are hiring for multiple positions. Must be able to work from 630PM to 630AM (Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat nights)

Technicians will be hired to work in Ceramic Film separator process engineering.

1. 12 hrs schedule working on process tools.

2. Perform tasks as defined by engineers.

3. Run process tools as per SOP and work on HMI operated systems.

4. Identify product quality during processing and gather process details and upload to data recording systems.

5. Able to work in a team environment and individually manage processes.

6. Should be able to learn and get trained to handle operating tools.

A R&D Technician supports solid-state battery development by executing cell fabrication, processing materials, and managing lab operations. Key responsibilities include running experiments with scientists, following standard operating procedures (SOPs), and documenting test results.

Core Responsibilities

• Cell Fabrication & Testing: Build coin cells, pouch cells, or proprietary solid-state devices following strict SOPs.
• Experiment Support: Partner with engineers and scientists on materials processing, metrology, and lab experiments.
• Data & Documentation: Record experimental data, track inventory, and report anomalies or results using MS Office or internal tools.
• Lab Maintenance: Keep a clean, safe workspace and maintain equipment or supplies.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 1+ years of hands-on experience in a laboratory, R&D, or process manufacturing environment.
• Physical & Environmental: Ability to work in a dry room, fume hood, or glovebox requiring fine motor skills and lifting up to 15-25 lbs.
• Soft Skills: Detail-oriented, team-focused, and able to communicate observations clearly.

Highly Desired Qualifications

• Experience in the battery industry or hi-tech device assembly.

Knowledge of failure analysis, ceramic coatings, or microscope-scale product.

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, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.