Advanced Battery Manufacturing Technician

Blue Current; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Current is hiring a battery manufacturing technician in Hayward, CA to produce battery components and assemble cells for testing. You will operate glove box and pilot scale lines, manage material processing, and characterize materials with various instruments.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, clean lab practices, and documentation discipline. A hands-on, fast-paced environment supports growth in energy storage technology at this site.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a fast-paced lab or manufacturing environment requiring high accuracy execution of processes or experiments.
• Experience with powder processing (powder mixing, synthesis, sieving, classification).
• Experience with roll-to-roll processes and equipment (slot die, gravure, coating, calendering).
• Experience with slurry mixing (handling powder, solvent, mixers).
• Experience with battery cell assembly (stamping, stacking, JR winding, ultrasonic welding, pouch sealing).
• Glovebox/dry room experience is required.
• Strong documentation culture and adherence to SOPs.
• Ability to work in a dry room and glove box for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Produce various battery components, assemble cells and prepare for testing (electrode material processing, slurry mixing, coating, assembly and formation).
• Operate glove box or pilot scale lines (Roll to Roll, stacking, tab welding, pouch sealing).
• Characterize cell materials using analytical techniques (Rheometer, Viscometer, particle size analyzer, thickness measurement, microscopy).
• Maintain organized, clean laboratory spaces.
• Perform preventative maintenance and calibrations on equipment.
• Maintain accurate material documentation with detail.
• Adapt to evolving core processes while keeping updated notes and data sheets.

Skills

Lab/manufacturing experience

Powder processing

Roll-to-roll coating

Glovebox/dry room operations

Battery cell assembly

Documentation & SOPs

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Blue Current is hiring a battery manufacturing technician in Hayward, CA to produce battery components and assemble cells for testing. You will operate glove box and pilot scale lines, manage material processing, and characterize materials with various instruments.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, clean lab practices, and documentation discipline. A hands-on, fast-paced environment supports growth in energy storage technology at this site.