Research and Development Technician

3 weeks ago

Hayward, California, United States Bluecurrent, Inc. Full time
About Blue Current

Blue Current is a leading manufacturer of solid-state batteries based in Hayward, California. Our mission is to provide engineers and designers with the highest performance and safest battery storage for the future energy economy, including electric vehicles, consumer, medical, and IoT devices.

Our Team
Our team is diverse with deep research, implementation, and go-to-market experience. We are committed to leading with science, data, and thoughtful IP across the full battery solution stack.

Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Research and Development Technician to join our team. As a key member of our R&D team, you will be responsible for producing battery materials and/or building cells that deliver high energy density, safety, and manufacturability.

Responsibilities
• Produce various battery components, including electrolyte material, electrodes, and cell components.
• Characterize cell materials using various analytical techniques, such as SEM, XRD, TGA, and Raman.
• Work with team members to cast anodes and perform regular quality checks.
• Work with team members to assemble solid-state cells and put them up for test.
• Work with team members to discuss characterization results and understand the impact of material properties on cell performance.
• Maintain the organization and cleanliness of the laboratory spaces.
• Perform frequent preventative maintenance and calibrations on equipment to maintain the best operating conditions and functionality.
• Complete material documentation accurately and timely with detail.
• Quickly adapt to constantly evolving processes of core technology while maintaining detailed notes.

Requirements
• Experience working in an environment that requires strong attention to detail and precision, such as a lab or a kitchen.
• Consistent and thorough documentation, and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to work in a dry room and a glove box for extended periods of time.
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time and perform hand-intensive repetitive tasks.
• Above-average fine manual dexterity and visual acuity.
• Working knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and experience working with team members to overcome technical challenges.
• Clear written and verbal skills to logically communicate ideas and thought processes.
• Appreciation for and adherence to lab and work safety policies.
• Ability to read and understand SDS.

Preferred Qualifications
• BA/BS in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, or similar field lab science.
• Previous glovebox/dry room experience.
• Previous chemical manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with using analytical tools such as SEM, XRD, TGA, FTIR, TGA.
• 1+ years of work experience in a fast-paced lab or manufacturing environment requiring high accuracy execution of processes or experiments.
• Experience of working in a chemical laboratory and handling hazardous materials.
• Basic knowledge about chemistry, including understanding of acid/base, pH, and awareness of those risks.
• Experience in powder process, e.g. batching, mixing, coating, calendaring experience or other densification techniques.

Education
• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Job Type
Fulltime

Schedule
Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work

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