Process Technician

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on laboratory experience in material processing and mechanical equipment use. 

• Comfortability in a research and development environment, in which tasks, formulations, procedures, materials, etc. change daily. 

• Strong communication skills, and the capability to explain task related concepts to coworkers and managers  

• Basic computer functions of collecting test data and formatting into Excel spreadsheets. 

• Ability to accurately follow work instructions under minimal supervision with attention to detail. 

• Organized in record-keeping habits. 

• Experience working in a glovebox. 

• Ability to perform well in a fast-paced, problem-solving environment. 

• Must be able to lift 35 pounds. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Process experimental materials using wet and dry mixing techniques, grinding equipment, vacuum equipment, high-temperature furnaces and glove box systems. 

• Fabricate electrochemical components using manual presses and casting equipment. 

• Assemble electrochemical cells using punching, vacuum sealing and tab welding equipment. 

• Complete accurate, organized data sheets for processing and fabrication work. 

• Keep detailed records of steps and observations, and report to managers.  

• Maintain and troubleshoot processing and assembly equipment.