Senior Pilot-Scale Battery Equipment Technician

Blue Current; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,750; Full time

Job summary

Blue Current is seeking a Machine Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize equipment in its pilot-scale and R&D solid-state battery production facility in Hayward, CA. The role requires strong mechanical and electrical skills, experience with automated manufacturing systems, and a focus on safety in a high-tech environment.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in manufacturing equipment maintenance, familiarity with powder handling, sintering, and Li-ion or solid-state

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing equipment maintenance.
• Experience with automated manufacturing systems and industrial control systems.
• Experience in Li-ion or solid-state battery manufacturing preferred.
• Familiarity with powder handling and sintering processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on solid-state battery manufacturing equipment including small scale to pilot scale machines for powder processing systems, electrode process, cell assembly lines, and glove boxes.
• Conduct routine inspections, cleaning, and calibration of precision manufacturing tools.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems to minimize downtime.
• Replace worn components, seals, filters, and other consumable parts.
• Maintain detailed maintenance logs and equipment history records.
• Communicate effectively with machine suppliers for trouble shooting and preventive maintenance.
• Assist in equipment setup and changeover procedures for different product configurations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement equipment improvements and modifications.
• Participate in root cause analysis for equipment failures and process deviations.
• Support installation and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical knowledge

Reading drawings

Predictive maintenance

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical/Electrical Technology

Certification: forklift & aerial lift

Military technical training

Tools

PLCs

SCADA

P&ID reading

Welding (basic)

Job description

Blue Current is seeking a Machine Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize equipment in its pilot-scale and R&D solid-state battery production facility in Hayward, CA. The role requires strong mechanical and electrical skills, experience with automated manufacturing systems, and a focus on safety in a high-tech environment.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in manufacturing equipment maintenance, familiarity with powder handling, sintering, and Li-ion or solid-state