Battery Prototype Technician - Onsite Build

ACTalent; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Cell Prototype Engineering Technician for our San Diego-based prototype and manufacturing environment. You will assemble mechanical and electromechanical components, operate production equipment, and perform in-process quality inspections to support battery cell prototype development.

You will document build data, assist engineering with troubleshooting, and work closely with cross-functional teams on evolving products, while adhering to SOPs, safety rules, and on-site lab

Qualifications

• At least 1 year hands-on experience building or assembling mechanical/electromechanical components.
• Experience in hands-on manufacturing or production following SOPs, work instructions and defined processes.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with handling physical components, tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform in-process inspections and escalate quality or process issues appropriately.
• Familiarity with measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, multimeters) or willingness to learn.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow detailed work instructions and SOPs.
• Basic computer skills to document production or technical data.
• On-site lab work and ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical and electromechanical components according to SOPs and defined build processes.
• Operate production equipment and assist with equipment, fixture, and tooling setup and basic maintenance.
• Perform in-process quality inspections using measurement tools.
• Monitor prototype builds and escalate potential issues to the team.
• Assist engineering with troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for build/process issues.
• Document build information and inspection results in systems.
• Support material, component, consumable, and inventory tracking for prototype builds.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and cross-functional partners throughout build cycles.
• Follow safety requirements and procedures in manufacturing and laboratory environments.
• Adapt to evolving products and processes while maintaining high quality.

Skills

Hands-on assembly

SOPs & procedures

Mechanical aptitude

In-process inspection

Measurement tools

Detail oriented

Follow instructions

Basic computer skills

On-site lab work

Lift up to 25 lbs

Education

No degree required

Tools

SolidWorks

Calipers

Micrometers

Multimeters

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Cell Prototype Engineering Technician for our San Diego-based prototype and manufacturing environment. You will assemble mechanical and electromechanical components, operate production equipment, and perform in-process quality inspections to support battery cell prototype development.

You will document build data, assist engineering with troubleshooting, and work closely with cross-functional teams on evolving products, while adhering to SOPs, safety rules, and on-site lab