Técnico/a Electromecánico/a

CIDETEC Energy Storage; Donostia/San Sebastián; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Variable pay

Excellent location

Job summary

CIDETEC Energy Storage in Donostia-San Sebastián seeks a skilled technician to operate and optimize calendering for electrode production. You will prepare formats, adjust process parameters and help ensure product quality while maintaining lab safety and cleanroom standards.

The role offers hands-on work in a leading European pilot-scale facility, with opportunities to contribute to R&D campaigns and customer projects. Prior lab or battery experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Intermediate or Higher Vocational Training in a relevant field.
• Equivalent practical experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of cell manufacturing and calendering is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up the calendering machine for electrode manufacturing following instructions and parameters.
• Prepare equipment and change formats/materials including loading/unloading rolls and adjusting GAP, pressure/force, speed and conditions.
• Monitor process and check electrode thickness, density and uniformity; record parameters and results.
• Identify and troubleshoot process issues (misalignment, GAP variations, pressure/force instability, electrode defects) and escalate when needed.
• Complete manufacturing, traceability and process control records; maintain equipment and cleanliness; follow safety and dry-room standards.
• Support R&D campaigns, pilot-scale manufacturing and customer projects with electrode teams.

Skills

Calendering

Electrode manufacturing

Process monitoring

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

Vocational Training - Electromechanical

Electrical/Electronic related

Tools

Calendering machine

Job description

Would you like to build the future? Join CIDETEC! CIDETEC is a technology centre that brings together two leading international centres in the fields of Energy Storage and Surface Engineering. For more than 25 years, we have been working with leading companies to develop technology that makes the world a better place.

A cutting-edge, diverse and international centre awaits you!

CIDETEC Energy Storage is looking to recruit a person to join its Energy Materials unit.

The activities will be carried out at our Energy Storage facilities, located at Oianguren 5, Zubieta (Donostia-San Sebastián).

If you want to be part of this revolution, we look forward to hearing from you!

Our activities cover the entire value chain, from battery chemistry to final applications. We design, develop and validate cells, modules and batteries tailored to our customers’ needs, with a strong commitment to transferring technology to industry.

Your contribution

You will join one of Europe’s most advanced pilot-scale laboratory facilities during a period of significant expansion. You will work on major projects for high-profile clients.

Your responsibilities will include:

Operating and setting up the calendering machine for electrode manufacturing, following established instructions and process parameters.

Preparing equipment and changing formats/materials, including loading and unloading rolls and adjusting the GAP, pressure/force, speed and operating conditions.

Monitoring the process and carrying out checks on electrode thickness, density and uniformity, recording manufacturing parameters and results.

Identifying and carrying out initial troubleshooting of process issues (misalignment, GAP variations, pressure/force instability, electrode defects, etc.) and escalating them to the person in charge when necessary.

Completing manufacturing, traceability and process control records.

Cleaning and carrying out basic equipment maintenance, as well as reporting and following up on preventive and corrective maintenance needs.

Complying with safety, housekeeping and cleanliness standards, particularly under dry-room conditions.

Supporting R&D campaigns, pilot-scale manufacturing and customer projects, working alongside the Electrode Engineering, Processes, Cells and Production teams.

What we offer

The opportunity to develop your career at CIDETEC alongside a highly skilled team in a young yet committed environment focused on innovation and delivering practical solutions that contribute to a more sustainable world.

Professional development opportunities to build a solid career while working on projects that transform industry and society.

Collaboration with leading teams at local, national and European levels.

Work-life balance measures.

An excellent location in a safe and welcoming environment.

A variable pay component available to all employees.

Requirements

Education:

Intermediate or Higher Vocational Training qualification, preferably in Electromechanical Maintenance, Industrial Mechatronics, Mechanical Manufacturing, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Industrial Chemistry or a related field.

Equivalent practical experience will also be considered.

Knowledge:

The successful candidate must demonstrate solid knowledge of:

Knowledge of cell manufacturing and calendering processes will be an advantage.

Experience:

Experience in a laboratory, pilot plant or batteries will be an advantage.

Additional information:

We are looking for a highly motivated person with an interest in research and innovation to join a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will be able to organise their work effectively, meeting established deadlines and objectives.

*We positively value applications from people with a disability equal to or greater than 33%, in compliance with current legislation, the General Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and their social inclusion (LGD).