Battery Laboratory Specialist

Ensurge Micropower ASA; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensurge Micropower ASA in California is seeking a Battery Laboratory Specialist to support assembly, testing, inspection, and maintenance of solid-state battery development. You will work with engineers to run experiments and document results.

Responsibilities include operating cyclers and environmental chambers, recording test conditions, ensuring calibration, and following safety and quality requirements in a lab environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and technical certificate or associate degree in electromechanical technology or chemical technology; related field preferred.
• Hands-on experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, automotive, electronics, or technical service environment.
• Basic understanding of DC electrical concepts and safe use of common measurement tools.
• Basic understanding of chemistry and chemical handling.
• Ability to read and follow drawings, schematics, specifications, work instructions, and safety documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce complete, accurate records.
• Basic computer skills, including spreadsheets, data entry, and electronic work instructions.
• Ability to communicate clearly, work collaboratively, and elevate problems promptly.
• Willingness to complete required battery-safety, hazardous-material, and equipment-specific training.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble battery cells, fixtures, and test articles according to instructions.
• Operate and monitor lab equipment including cyclers, environmental chambers, data-acquisition systems, multimeters, and power supplies.
• Record test conditions, results, and sample traceability in approved systems.
• Assist with diagnostic testing and troubleshooting under engineer supervision.
• Follow procedures for battery charging, discharging, storage, and disposal.
• Support preventive maintenance, inventory control, and continuous-improvement activities.

Skills

Laboratory experience

DC electrical basics

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Technical certificate / associate

Related field preferred

Tools

Microscopy tools

Laboratory data systems

Lockout/tagout familiarity

Job description

Reports to: Director of Test & Validation

Employment type: Sa lary, Full-time

Position Summary

The Battery laboratory specialist supports the assembly, testing, inspection, troubleshooting, and maintenance of solid-state battery development. You will partner with engineers and scientists, run experiments, document results, track inventory, and maintain a clean, safe workspace .

Key Responsibilities

• - Assemble and disassemble battery cells, fixtures, and test articles in accordance with approved work instructions.
• - Comfortable working in laboratory environments including handling of chemicals
• - Perform standard Metrology experiments including use of microscopes
• - Set up, operate , and monitor battery cyclers, environmental chambers, data-acquisition systems, multimeters, power supplies, and other laboratory equipment.
• - Perform electrical and mechanical measurements, including voltage, current, resistance, capacity, temperature, dimensions, and mass.
• - Conduct incoming, in-process, and final inspections; identify defects, damage, contamination, or out-of-specification conditions.
• - Record test conditions, results, observations, equipment identification, and sample traceability accurately in approved systems or forms.
• - Assist with diagnostic testing and troubleshooting under the direction of engineers.
• - Prepare samples and test stations, verify calibration status, and complete routine equipment checks.
• - Follow procedures for battery charging, discharging, storage, transportation, quarantine, and disposal.
• - Support preventive maintenance, inventory control, material handling, and continuous-improvement activities.
• - Comply with all quality, environmental, health, and safety requirements.

Required Qualifications

• - High school diploma or equivalent and technical certificate or associate degree in , electromechanical technology or chemical technology, a related field is preferred.
• - Hands-on experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, automotive, electronics, or technical service environment.
• - Basic understanding of DC electrical concepts and safe use of common measurement tools.
• - Basic understanding of chemistry and chemical handling
• - Ability to read and follow drawings, schematics, specifications, work instructions, and safety documentation.
• - Strong attention to detail and ability to produce complete, accurate records.
• - Basic computer skills, including spreadsheets, data entry, and electronic work instructions.
• - Ability to communicate clearly, work collaboratively, and elevate problems promptly.
• - Willingness to complete required battery-safety, hazardous-material , and equipment-specific training.

Preferred Qualifications

• - Experience testing lithium-ion or other rechargeable battery technologies.
• - Experience with battery cyclers, environmental chambers, laboratory data systems, microscopy tools, gloveboxes
• - Familiarity with lockout/tagout, electrostatic-discharge controls, chemical handling, and incident-response procedures.
• - Experience working in a regulated quality system or with controlled documentation.
• - Ability to interpret trends in test data and recognize abnormal battery behavior.

Safety Expectations

The Battery speci alist must consistently follow site‑specific battery safety rules, risk controls, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment requirements. Work may involve energized systems, stored electrical energy, hot surfaces, chemicals, sharp edges, heavy components, and batteries that can release heat, gas, or hazardous material if damaged or improperly handled. The technician must stop work when an unsafe condition is observed and notify the appropriate supervisor or safety contact.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• - Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive hands‑on work for extended periods.
• - Ability to safely lift and move up to [insert weight] with or without reasonable accommodation and to use lifting aids when required .
• - Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, which may include safety glasses, gloves, protective footwear, face protection, and flame‑resistant clothing.
• - Ability to work in laboratory or production areas where noise, temperature, and shift schedules may vary.

Core Competencies

• Safety awareness
• Technical aptitude
• Attention to detail
• Dependability
• Documentation discipline
• Problem solving
• Teamwork
• Continuous improvement