Battery Prototyping Technician - Operations

company; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

company is a stealth-mode battery startup seeking an Engineering Technician, Operations to support lab- and pilot-scale processing of advanced batteries. You will handle material prep, lamination, and prototype operations using hand and semi-automated equipment, with duties spanning stamping, cutting, lamination, electrolyte handling, and data logging.

This hands-on role offers growth into shift leadership as the lab scales to roll-to-roll operations while emphasizing safety, 5S, and cross-team

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in a technical field preferred.
• Hands-on experience with materials processing, conversion, or lamination equipment (e.g., printing, adhesives, composites, film).
• Battery cell/pack prototyping experience 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.
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to support equipment setup and maintenance.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Effective communication and ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain laboratory materials conversion equipment (cutters/slitters, coaters, laminators).
• Prepare materials for prototyping, including laminating and adhesion processes.
• Support dry-room operations, including handling of solvents and electrolyte filling.
• Perform quality checks and record process data in logs and software systems.
• Assist with equipment setup, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration.
• Safely handle chemicals, follow SOPs, and maintain safety/environmental compliance.
• Maintain prototyping environment in conformance with 5S and other manufacturing best practices.
• Collaborate with engineers and scientists to provide feedback on process performance and sample quality.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in conversion workflows and laboratory operations.

Skills

Materials processing

Lamination equipment

Quality checks

Data logging

Safety procedures

Fabrication support

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in a technical field

Tools

Coaters/Laminators equipment operation

Job description

company is a stealth-mode battery startup seeking an Engineering Technician, Operations to support lab- and pilot-scale processing of advanced batteries. You will handle material prep, lamination, and prototype operations using hand and semi-automated equipment, with duties spanning stamping, cutting, lamination, electrolyte handling, and data logging.

This hands-on role offers growth into shift leadership as the lab scales to roll-to-roll operations while emphasizing safety, 5S, and cross-team