Space-Grade Battery Cell Processing Technician

ABSL Power Solutions Ltd. - UK; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role involves performing visual inspections, electrical screening and documentation, with responsibilities including battery layouts, charging records and participation in testing

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Education

Technical qualification or apprenticeship in engineering/electronics/manufacturing

Job description

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

The role involves performing visual inspections, electrical screening and documentation, with responsibilities including battery layouts, charging records and participation in testing