Cell Processing Technician

Enersys; Abingdon; Vor Ort; GBP 26.000 - 38.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

EnerSys is seeking a Cell Processing Technician to join our expanding Lithium-ion space battery team at Culham Science Centre, near Abingdon, Oxfordshire. You will prepare battery cells for engineering projects, handling receiving, inspecting, wrapping and charging cells, and supporting qualification and testing activities.

Ideal candidates have a technical qualification or apprenticeship in engineering or electronics, experience in a technical production or quality-controlled environment, and a

Qualifikationen

• Technical qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent in engineering or electronics.
• Experience in a technical, production, laboratory or quality-controlled environment preferred.
• Battery processing, electrical testing or inspection experience would be an advantage.

Aufgaben

• Receive, inspect and correctly store new cell batches.
• Perform visual inspections and electrical screening.
• Select, wrap and charge cells for project builds.
• Prepare cell layouts and charging documentation.
• Support testing activities, including Destructive Parts Analysis (DPA) and vibration testing.
• Complete all technical and quality documentation accurately and on time.
• Maintain cell stock in cell storage and cleanliness of processing areas.
• Carry out facility checks.
• Report equipment, screening and charging issues to the appropriate engineer or team leader.
• Follow health and safety, quality and Business Management System procedures.
• Support continuous improvement and cost-reduction activities.
• Support the wider business on any other activities given

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Communication

Ausbildung

Technical qualification or apprenticeship in engineering/electronics

Jobbeschreibung

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EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.

Motive Power applications include industrial lift trucks and pallet jacks, rail equipment, mining equipment, and airline ground support equipment. Some of the motive power brands include Hawker, Ironclad, General Battery, and Fiamm. Wherever there is a need for motive power, EnerSys offers the perfect energy solution.

Job Purpose

An excellent opportunity for a Cell Processing Technician to join a well-established, exciting and growing Lithium-ion space business. The company designs, manufacturers and qualifies batteries for international space missions on satellites, launchers, and interplanetary vehicles. The company’s customers include both national and international space agencies like NASA and European Space Agency as well as working across the commercial market supporting missions that include Earth observation, internet of things satellite constellations and global positioning systems. The position is based at Culham Science Centre, near Abingdon in Oxfordshire, and offers the opportunity to contribute to projects with a global impact.

As a Cell Processing Technician, you will prepare battery cells for engineering projects. Your responsibilities will include receiving, inspecting, screening, wrapping and charging cells, as well as supporting qualification and lot acceptance testing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect and correctly store new cell batches.


• Perform visual inspections and electrical screening.


• Select, wrap and charge cells for project builds.


• Prepare cell layouts and charging documentation.


• Support testing activities, including Destructive Parts Analysis (DPA) and vibration testing.


• Complete all technical and quality documentation accurately and on time.


• Maintain cell stock in cell storage


• Maintain equipment and cleanliness of processing areas


• Carry out facility checks


• Report equipment, screening and charging issues to the appropriate engineer or team leader.


• Follow health and safety, quality and Business Management System procedures.


• Support continuous improvement and cost-reduction activities.


• Support the wider business on any other activities given

Education and Experience

• Technical qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience in engineering, electronics, manufacturing or a related field.


• Experience in a technical, production, laboratory or quality-controlled environment is preferred.


• Battery processing, electrical testing or inspection experience would be an advantage

Skills and Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality


• Ability to work on repetitive processes


• Ability to follow technical procedures and maintain accurate records.


• Basic understanding of electrical measurements.


• Good communication, organisation and time-management skills.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Willingness to complete required training.


• Availability for pre-agreed overtime or occasional weekend work

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.