Battery Laboratory Specialist

ENSURGE; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ENSURGE in San Jose, CA is seeking a Battery Laboratory Specialist to support assembly, testing, inspection, troubleshooting, and maintenance of solid-state battery development. You will partner with engineers and scientists, run experiments, document results, and maintain a clean, safe workspace.

Responsibilities include setting up test stations, operating cyclers and measurement tools, recording conditions and results, and assisting with diagnostics under engineer direction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and technical certificate or associate degree in electromechanical technology or chemical technology, or 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 and data entry.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively.
• Willingness to complete battery-safety, hazardous-material, and equipment-specific training.

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.

Skills

DC electrical concepts

Reading drawings

Chemistry handling

Quality documentation

Attention to detail

Data entry

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certificate or associate degree in electromechanical/chemical technology

Tools

Battery cyclers

Environmental chambers

Laboratory data systems

Microscopy tools

Gloveboxes

Job description

Reports to: Director of Test & Validation
Employment type: Salary, 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 specialist 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