Battery Lab Technician: Prototyping & Lamination

company; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellness programs

Professional development

Job summary

stealth-mode battery startup is seeking a Laboratory Operations Technician to support lab- and pilot-scale processing of advanced battery materials. You will handle material preparation, conversion, lamination, and prototyping using hand and semi-automated equipment.

Role involves operating roll cutters, slot-die coaters, lamination presses, and laser cutters, with opportunities to grow into shift leadership as the lab scales.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree preferred.
• Hands-on experience with materials processing, conversion, or lamination equipment.
• Experience with battery cell/pack prototyping is a plus but not required.
• Ability to work in a dry-room environment and handle solvents/electrolytes safely.
• Basic data entry and documentation skills; familiarity with data logging software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain laboratory materials conversion equipment (roll cutters, slot-die coaters, lamination presses, laser cutters, punches).
• Prepare materials for prototyping, including mixing, laminating, and adhesion processes.
• Support dry-room operations, including handling of solvents and electrolyte filling.
• Perform in-process quality checks and record process data in logs and software systems.
• Assist with equipment setup, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration.
• Safely handle chemicals and follow SOPs to maintain safety and environmental compliance.
• Collaborate with engineers and scientists to provide feedback on process performance and sample quality.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in conversion workflows and lab operations.

Skills

Materials processing

Lamination equipment

Dry-room handling

Data logging

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Roll cutters

Slot-die coaters

Lamination presses

Laser cutters

Punches

Job description

stealth-mode battery startup is seeking a Laboratory Operations Technician to support lab- and pilot-scale processing of advanced battery materials. You will handle material preparation, conversion, lamination, and prototyping using hand and semi-automated equipment.

Role involves operating roll cutters, slot-die coaters, lamination presses, and laser cutters, with opportunities to grow into shift leadership as the lab scales.