R&D Technician II

QuantumScape Corporation; California; Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

RSU/Equity package

Employee health care

ESPP

Job summary

QuantumScape Corporation in California seeks a Laboratory Technician to support R&D in a fast-paced, cleanroom environment. You will collaborate with engineers to run annealing and etching operations, execute DOE experiments, and maintain precise shift records.

Requirements include a minimum of three years in a laboratory R&D setting, the ability to work with chemicals, and excellent written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in a laboratory R&D environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work with chemicals.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Self-motivated and capable of learning new skills quickly.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to run annealing and etching operations.
• Execute experiments and DOEs by following SOPs.
• Maintain detailed laboratory records and shift reports.
• Communicate results daily and summarize progress with engineers or supervisors.
• Maintain equipment performance and report issues to managers.
• Manage lab supplies inventory and notify engineers on needs.
• Work on automation processes and high temperature processing equipment.
• Operate in a cleanroom environment with strict safety.
• Perform duties in shifts to support 24/7 manufacturing.

Skills

Lab experience

Chemicals handling

Clear written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Self-motivated learning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree (2-year program or more)

Job description

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QuantumScape developed the industry’s first anode-less cell design, which delivers high energy density while lowering material costs and simplifying manufacturing. Our innovative battery cell technology can store energy more efficiently and reliably than today’s lithium-ion batteries.

Shift 7: Thursday-Saturday and Every Other Wednesday from 630am-630pm.

About the Team:

Join a department of engineers and technicians taking groundbreaking concepts to manufacturing.

Description:

Collaborate with engineers to run scaling trials and bring up new equipment and processes. Learn and maintain SOPs to standardize production.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with engineers to run annealing and etching operations.
• Execute experiments and DOEs by accurately following verbal and/or written instructions, including SOPs.
• Keep accurate and detailed laboratory records and shift reports.
• Communicate daily results and summarize progress with engineers or supervisors, verbally or through written shift reports
• Maintain laboratory equipment performance and report issues immediately to the manager or project engineers.
• Maintain R&D laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; verifying receipt of supplies and notify engineers on needs
• You will be trained to work on automation processes and high temperature processing equipment.
• The work will be in clean room environment, so process, product and individual safety is of utmost importance.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in a laboratory R&D environment
• Ability to work with chemicals.
• Clear written and verbal skills to communicate your observations and ideas.
• You love working in a fast-paced, team environment, and learning new skills.
• You are committed to delivering high quality results, and share our real passion for our mission

Highly Desired:

• A technical degree from a 2-year program or more
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the battery, solar, disk drive, high temperature operating systems.
• Self-motivated and have a track record of learning new skills and techniques and applying those to achieve results.
• Thrive in a fast paced, technically exciting environment and quickly adapt to changes.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a 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, and lifting up to 15 lbs
• Ability to work with chemicals and stand for a longer period of time.
• Working in shifts to operate 24/7 manufacturing.

Compensation & Benefits: Salary range for this role is between $22.36 and $35.76, and a final salary will be determined by the candidate's experience and educational background. QuantumScape also offers an annual bonus and a generous RSU/Equity package as part of its compensation plan. In addition, we do offer a tremendous benefits plan including employee paid health care, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and other exciting perks.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.