Process Technician

Elevated Materials; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Cell phone reimbursements

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Elevated Materials in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking a Manufacturing Technician for the second shift to operate and support equipment used in thin lithium film manufacturing. You will monitor process performance, troubleshoot issues, and run engineering trials while collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Maintenance to improve safety, product quality, yield and equipment reliability.

The role requires four+ years of hands-on technician experience, an associate degree or technical

Qualifications

• Four or more years of hands-on experience as a technician in manufacturing, process, or laboratory settings.
• Ability to complete training and qualify on multiple manufacturing tools and controlled material-handling processes.
• Associate degree or technical certificate in engineering technology, manufacturing, chemistry, electronics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment, set up and change over using approved recipes, SOPs and work instructions.
• Monitor parameters, alarms, SPC data, and respond per approved plans; escalate out-of-limit conditions.
• Troubleshoot equipment, material, and process issues; implement corrective actions and escalate unresolved problems.
• Execute approved engineering trials, collect and label samples, verify conditions, and record results.
• Perform cleaning, inspections, calibration checks, and preventive maintenance within training; document equipment condition and escalate repairs beyond qualification.
• Maintain electronic production records, lot/batch identification, material status and inspection results.
• Follow lithium-handling, moisture-control, dry-room, PPE, and lockout/tagout procedures; report unsafe work.
• Train operators and junior technicians using approved instructions and support equipment.
• Suggest improvements to safety, work instructions, tooling, yield, cycle time, and maintain 5S in the workspace.
• Communicate equipment status, material readiness and production results during shift handoffs.

Skills

Technical operation

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Data interpretation

Communication training

Independent work

Education

Associate degree or technical certificate

Job description

Location: Sunnyvale, California (On-site)

Type: Full-time, nonexempt

Shift: Second shift, 3:00 p.m. to midnight

Schedule: Occasional overtime, weekend, or off-hours support may be required.

About Us

Elevated Materials is at the forefront of lithium battery technology, revolutionizing energy storage by enabling dramatically better battery performance. Elevated’s ultra-thin lithium films increase energy density by 30-70%, extend battery life, and enable significantly faster charge times. Elevated delivers the world's highest quality lithium films and is the only cost-effective solution for GWh-scale manufacturing. This technology is used for all lithium-ion battery applications and anode chemistries and is being commercialized today with R&D and manufacturing in the Bay Area and Germany.

Role Overview

Operate and support equipment used in thin lithium film manufacturing, monitor process performance, troubleshoot issues, and execute engineering trials. This experienced technician works with limited supervision after training and qualifications and helps train junior technicians. The role partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Maintenance to improve safety, product quality, yield, and equipment reliability.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Equipment Operation: Set up, operate, and change over-qualified equipment using approved recipes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and work instructions.
• Process Monitoring: Review parameters, alarms, inspections, and statistical process control (SPC) data; follow approved response plans and elevate out-of-limit conditions.
• Troubleshooting: Investigate equipment, material, and process issues using data and observations; complete authorized corrective actions and elevate unresolved problems.
• Engineering Trials: Execute approved experiments, collect and label samples, verify conditions, and record results. Obtain authorization before changing recipes or processes.
• Equipment Support: Perform cleaning, inspections, calibration checks, and preventive maintenance within training and authorization; document equipment condition and elevate repairs beyond qualification.
• Quality & Traceability: Maintain electronic production records, lot/batch identification, material status, and inspection results; document and segregate nonconforming material under approved procedures.
• Safety & Material Handling: Follow approved lithium-handling, moisture and contamination-control, dry-room, personal protective equipment (PPE), and lockout/tagout procedures. Follow safety data sheets and site emergency procedures; stop and report unsafe work.
• Training: Train operators and junior technicians using approved instructions and support equipment and process qualification.
• Continuous Improvement: Recommend improvements to safety, work instructions, tooling, yield, cycle time, and reliability; maintain an organized work area using 5S practices.
• Shift Coordination: Communicate equipment status, material readiness, production results, and unresolved issues during shift handoffs; coordinate priorities with Engineering and Manufacturing.

Required Skills

• Technical Operation: Operate manufacturing equipment, interpret work instructions, and use appropriate hand tools and measurement equipment.
• Troubleshooting: Apply structured problem solving to equipment, process, material, and procedural issues.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate electronic records and use spreadsheets or manufacturing data systems.
• Data Interpretation: Apply basic manufacturing math and interpret measurements, trends, specifications, and control limits.
• Communication & Training: Communicate clearly across shifts and teams and explain procedures to others.
• Independent Work: Prioritize work, adapt to production changes, and work independently within safety and quality requirements.

Required Qualifications

• . Experience: Four or more years of hands‑on experience as a manufacturing, process, equipment, or laboratory technician, including operating and troubleshooting equipment.
• . Equipment Qualification: Ability to complete required training and qualify on multiple manufacturing tools and controlled material‑handling processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree or technical certificate in engineering technology, manufacturing, chemistry, electronics, or a related field.
• Industry Experience: Experience in battery materials, semiconductor, thin‑film, chemical, or roll‑to‑roll manufacturing.
• Specialized Equipment and Environments: Experience with vacuum systems, dry‑room operations, or handling moisture‑sensitive materials.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform the essentials functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation, including operating manufacturing equipment, wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), and lifting or moving materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

The base hourly pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00 per hour. The actual rate offered will depend on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and internal equity. This is a nonexempt position eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable law.

Second-shift differential: An additional 10% of base pay for eligible second-shift hours. The base pay range above excludes this differential.

Company benefits include:

• Healthcare: Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Tax-Advantaged Programs: FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter benefits
• Retirement: 401(k) with a generous 4.5% match and immediate vesting
• Wellbeing: Access to One Medical, Rightway, Spring Health, XP Health, and SoFi
• Time Off: Paid holidays and 12 weeks of paid parental leave, subject to eligibility; paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law
• Additional Perks: Company cell phone where applicable, employee resource support, and more.

Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Elevated Materials is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We comply with all federal, state, and local employment laws. Elevated Materials participates in E-Verify. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, reproductive health decision‑making, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital or domestic partner status, age, military or veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Elevated Materials provides reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law. Please let the recruiting team know if you need accommodation during the application or interview process.

Elevated Materials uses E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

Location

This position requires full-time, on-site presence in Sunnyvale, California.

Shift

Second shift, from 3:00 P.M. to midnight

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