Onsite Battery R&D Validation Technician

Motion Recruitment; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Legal Protection Plans

529 College Saver Plan

Job summary

A leading electric vehicle manufacturer is seeking a hands-on Validation Technician to join their dynamic Battery R&D team onsite in Hayward, CA. In this role, you will advance next-generation battery technology, building prototypes and collaborating with top engineering talent. This 12-month contract offers competitive benefits and potential conversion to a permanent position, providing direct access to state-of-the-art equipment and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in lithium-ion technology preferred.
• Prior technician or laboratory experience in battery development.
• Strong foundation in physics concepts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and characterize lithium-ion battery cells.
• Assemble battery components into functional prototypes.
• Conduct mechanical and chemical property testing.

Skills

Battery development

Lab safety best practices

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Adapting to new instrumentation

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in materials science

Tools

LabVIEW

Microscopes

Thermal chambers

3D printers

Job description

A leading electric vehicle manufacturer is seeking a hands-on Validation Technician to join their dynamic Battery R&D team onsite in Hayward, CA. In this role, you will advance next-generation battery technology, building prototypes and collaborating with top engineering talent. This 12-month contract offers competitive benefits and potential conversion to a permanent position, providing direct access to state-of-the-art equipment and cross-functional teams.