R&D Technician Night Shift

Ultimate Staffing; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a Technician to join our Ceramic Film separator process engineering team in San Jose, CA. The role is a night shift from 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM, alternating Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with a 12-hour schedule.

Responsibilities include operating process tools, following SOPs, and supporting engineers. You will build and test cells, assist with materials processing and metrology, record data, maintain workspace, and lift up to 15–25 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of hands-on experience in a laboratory, R&D, or process manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in a dry room, fume hood, or glovebox requiring fine motor skills and lifting up to 15–25 lbs.
• Detail-oriented, team-focused, and able to communicate observations clearly.

Responsibilities

• Build coin cells, pouch cells, or proprietary solid-state devices following strict SOPs.
• Partner with engineers and scientists on materials processing, metrology, and lab experiments.
• Record experimental data, track inventory, and report anomalies or results using MS Office or internal tools.
• Keep a clean, safe workspace and maintain equipment or supplies.

Skills

Lab experience

Detail-oriented

Team-focused

Clear observations

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Technician hire to work in Ceramic Film separator process engineering.

Shift: Night 6:30PM To 6:30AM Alternating Wednesdays, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 12-hour shift.

1. 12 hr schedule working on process tools

2. Perform tasks as defined by engineers

3. Run process tools as per SOP and work on HMI operated systems

4. Identify product quality during processing and gather process details and upload to data recording systems

5. Able to work in a team environment and individually manage processes

6. Should be able to learn and get trained to handle operating tools.

Core Responsibilities

• Cell Fabrication & Testing: Build coin cells, pouch cells, or proprietary solid-state devices following strict SOPs.
• Experiment Support: Partner with engineers and scientists on materials processing, metrology, and lab experiments.
• Data & Documentation: Record experimental data, track inventory, and report anomalies or results using MS Office or internal tools.
• Lab Maintenance: Keep a clean, safe workspace and maintain equipment or supplies.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 1+ years of hands‑on experience in a laboratory, R&D, or process manufacturing environment.
• Physical & Environmental: Ability to work in a dry room, fume hood, or glovebox requiring fine motor skills and lifting up to 15‑25 lbs.
• Soft Skills: Detail‑oriented, team‑focused, and able to communicate observations clearly.

Highly Desired Qualifications

• Experience in the battery industry or hi‑tech device assembly preferred but not a must.
• Knowledge of failure analysis, ceramic coatings, or microscope‑scale product a great plus.

Technician hire to work in Ceramic Film separator process engineering.

Shift: Night 6:30PM To 6:30AM Alternating Wednesdays, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 12-hour shift.

1. 12 hr schedule working on process tools

2. Perform tasks as defined by engineers

3. Run process tools as per SOP and work on HMI operated systems

4. Identify product quality during processing and gather process details and upload to data recording systems

5. Able to work in a team environment and individually manage processes

6. Should be able to learn and get trained to handle operating tools.

Core Responsibilities

• Cell Fabrication & Testing: Build coin cells, pouch cells, or proprietary solid‑state devices following strict SOPs.
• Experiment Support: Partner with engineers and scientists on materials processing, metrology, and lab experiments.
• Data & Documentation: Record experimental data, track inventory, and report anomalies or results using MS Office or internal tools.
• Lab Maintenance: Keep a clean, safe workspace and maintain equipment or supplies.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 1+ years of hands‑on experience in a laboratory, R&D, or process manufacturing environment.
• Physical & Environmental: Ability to work in a dry room, fume hood, or glovebox requiring fine motor skills and lifting up to 15‑25 lbs.
• Soft Skills: Detail‑oriented, team‑focused, and able to communicate observations clearly.

Highly Desired Qualifications

• Experience in the battery industry or hi‑tech device assembly preferred but not a must.
• Knowledge of failure analysis, ceramic coatings, or microscope‑scale product a great plus.

Desired Skills and Experience

Client Job Description

Technician hire to work in Ceramic Film separator process engineering.

Shift: Night 6:30PM To 6:30AM Alternating Wednesdays, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 12-hour shift.

1. 12 hr. schedule working on process tools

2. Perform tasks as defined by engineers

3. Run process tools as per SOP and work on HMI operated systems

4. Identify product quality during processing and gather process details and upload to data recording systems

5. Able to work in a team environment and individually manage processes

6. Should be able to learn and get trained to handle operating tools.

Core Responsibilities

• Cell Fabrication & Testing: Build coin cells, pouch cells, or proprietary solid‑state devices following strict SOPs.
• Experiment Support: Partner with engineers and scientists on materials processing, metrology, and lab experiments.
• Data & Documentation: Record experimental data, track inventory, and report anomalies or results using MS Office or internal tools.
• Lab Maintenance: Keep a clean, safe workspace and maintain equipment or supplies.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 1+ years of hands‑on experience in a laboratory, R&D, or process manufacturing environment.
• Physical & Environmental: Ability to work in a dry room, fume hood, or glovebox requiring fine motor skills and lifting up to 15‑25 lbs.
• Soft Skills: Detail‑oriented, team‑focused, and able to communicate observations clearly.

Highly Desired Qualifications

• Experience in the battery industry or hi‑tech device assembly preferred but not a must.
• Knowledge of failure analysis, ceramic coatings, or microscope‑scale product a great plus.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.