Electrode Process Technician (AWS - Day Shift) - (3 month temp to perm)

Amprius Technologies, Inc.; Fremont, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation and holidays

Cell phone reimbursement

401(k) Plans

Job summary

Amprius Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Electrode Process Technician to support its electrode manufacturing team. You will participate in material mixings, coating, inspection, cell assembly and testing, while communicating with engineers and supervising projects as needed.

The role emphasizes operating coating equipment, maintaining data traceability, and adhering to safety and quality standards in cleanroom environments.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years as Equipment Operator or Technician in semiconductor, solar, battery, electronics, or automotive.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate electrode coating facility to fabricate different cathode and anode electrode formulations.
• Collaborate directly with R&D engineers and scientists to execute complex experiments, ensuring all recipes and formulas are followed with high attention to detail.
• Clearly communicate observations, technical challenges, and project updates to the broader R&D team.
• Input data into quality management software to support R&D traceability.
• Execute the physical assembly of components into complete, functional battery cells for testing.

Skills

Electrode coating operations

Quality data entry & traceability

Attention to detail

Communication with engineers

Safety compliance in cleanrooms

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Tools

Micrometer

Caliper

Digital multimeter

Mass scale

Job description

Amprius develops, designs, and manufactures very high-performance lithium-ion cells for advanced applications. Amprius invented and perfected a 100% silicon anode which enables the highest energy density cell commercially available in the industry.

Summary

An Electrode Process Technicianwill join our Electrode Manufacturing Team of technicians, engineers, and scientists to conduct experiments including material mixings, electrode coating, electrode coating, electrode inspection, cell assembly and cell test. The candidate must be reliable and able to communicate with engineers and supervise the projects as requested.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate electrode coating facility to fabricate different cathode and anode electrode formulations.
• Collaborate directly with R&D engineers and scientists to execute complex experiments, ensuring all recipes and formulas are followed with high attention to detail.
• Clearly communicate observations, technical challenges, and project updates to the broader R&D team.
• Meticulously input process data and observations into quality management software to support R&D traceability.
• Use small equipment and hand tools to produce components and battery cells.
• Safely and efficiently operate large-scale coating equipment as well as small hand tools required for component production.
• Perform measure of materials with micrometer, mass scale, digital multi-meter, and caliper to ensure specifications are met.
• Conduct visual inspections to evaluate and categorize electrode defects based on established quality standards.
• Input data into quality management software to support R&D traceability.
• Execute the physical assembly of components into complete, functional battery cells for testing.
• Adhere strictly to safety requirements while working in cleanrooms, dry rooms, or fume hoods, maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
• Experience with electrode coating facilities, familiarity with slot-die or roll-to-roll (R2R) systems is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to follow complex, multi-step recipes and chemical formulas with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to perform work in cleanroom, dry room, or fume hood that requires the use of fine motor skills for extended periods of time, standing, reaching, and twisting motions with hands.
• Pay attention to details and different recipes and formulas for cell fabrication.
• Adhere to company’s quality and safety requirements. Committed to environmental health and safety.
• Strong work ethic, highly accountable, and good communications skills.
• Clear written and verbal skills to communicate your observations and ideas and collaborate with colleagues to tackle technical challenges.
• Self-motivated to work in a fast-paced, technically stimulating environment and quickly adapt to changes and achieve results.
• Deep commitment to Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards and strict adherence to quality management protocols.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required
• 1 – 3 years of experience as an Equipment Operator or Technician in one of the following industries: Semiconductor, Solar, Battery, Electronics, or Automotive.
• Basic computer skills.

Compensation

• Hourly rate: $26.00 - $36.00

Health benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage. Medical options of HMO and PPO plans.

• Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA). HSA compatible Medical Plan, FSA Options.
• Pet Health Insurance (dog & cats)
• Traditional and Roth 40l(k) Plans
• Generous vacation leave starts with 3 weeks annual accrual. 10 paid holidays. Sick time off.
• Cell phone reimbursement

Amprius Technologies is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information (GINA), protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. The Company’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, and administer all employment-related matters based on an individual’s qualifications, abilities, and efforts without regard to protected status.