Battery Lab Technician: Hands-On Cell Fabrication & Testing

Ecellix; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecellix in Seattle is seeking a Battery Technician with 2+ years hands-on experience making and testing electrochemical cells. This role focuses on fabricating cells, running test protocols, and maintaining cell-building workflows in a fast-paced lab.

Responsibilities include electrode fabrication, slurry processing, glovebox assembly, and recording detailed data. You will troubleshoot issues, maintain equipment, and work with materials and process teams to improve battery workflows, all while

Qualifications

• BS degree in a materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years hands-on experience making and testing battery cells.
• Direct experience with electrode fabrication and electrochemical cell assembly.
• Experience with battery cyclers and routine electrochemical testing.
• Strong recordkeeping and data discipline.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate lithium-ion test cells, including coin cells and pouch cells.
• Prepare electrodes through slurry mixing, coating, drying, punching, pressing, calendering.
• Assemble cells in glovebox or dry-room environments.
• Run electrochemical test protocols including formation, cycling, rate testing.
• Maintain accurate records of build parameters, material lots, test conditions, and results.
• Identify and troubleshoot common cell-build and test issues.
• Maintain and help qualify lab equipment such as mixers, coaters, balances, crimpers, cyclers, and gloveboxes.
• Work closely with materials and process teams to evaluate new anodes, formulations, and cell designs.
• Support SOP development and continuous improvement of battery workflows.
• Follow strict safety and contamination-control practices.

Skills

Battery cell fabrication

Electrochemical testing

Data recordkeeping

Independent work

Lab equipment operation

Glovebox handling

Education

BS in materials science

BS in chemistry

BS in chemical engineering

BS in mechanical engineering

Tools

Battery cyclers

Coaters

Balances

Gloveboxes

Job description

Ecellix in Seattle is seeking a Battery Technician with 2+ years hands-on experience making and testing electrochemical cells. This role focuses on fabricating cells, running test protocols, and maintaining cell-building workflows in a fast-paced lab.

Responsibilities include electrode fabrication, slurry processing, glovebox assembly, and recording detailed data. You will troubleshoot issues, maintain equipment, and work with materials and process teams to improve battery workflows, all while