A123 Systems · 4 weeks ago
Senior Engineering Technician--Process
Waltham, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expA123 Systems is seeking a highly motivated and skilled engineering process technician to support the operations of a Lithium-Ion Battery Laboratory. The Process technician will be responsible for the setup, optimization, maintenance and troubleshooting of electrode fabrication and cell assembly equipment, ensuring high product quality and consistency.
EnergyEnergy StorageManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Assemble coin cells, pouch cells, or cylindrical cells in a dry room or glove box environment
Install, calibrate, and qualify and operate electrode fabrication and cell assembly equipment such as:
Slurry mixers, coaters, calender and slitter
Stamping, notching, and tab-welding machines
Stacking/winding machines, electrolyte filling, sealers, and formation
Lab. equipment such as hood, glove box, furnace, milling etc
R&D equipment
Establish, update and manage the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for each process and piece of equipment
Develop and optimize process parameters to achieve desired electrode quality (thickness, porosity, adhesion, density) and cell performance
Identify key process variables and improve consistency, yield, and efficiency
Analyze process data to drive continuous improvement and reduce variability
Develop new concept of process for next generation battery technology
Implement and enforce quality control procedures, including in-line and post-process inspection of electrodes and cells
Check quality control to confirm the consistency of product
Ensure compliance with laboratory safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized workspace
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for any quality or process deviations
Conduct preventive maintenance and ensure equipment uptime
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and process-related issues on electrode, assembly and formation equipment
Coordinate with vendors for service and technical support when needed
Manage inventory of equipment and tool asset properly
Record experimental procedures, results, and observations accurately in lab notebooks or digital systems
Summarize test results; prepare technical reports and presentations for the R&D team
Work closely with materials scientists, cell designers, quality and to align process parameters with material requirements and product specifications
Maintain detailed records of process parameters, test results, and modifications in lab notebooks
Support scaling up from lab-scale to pilot or production processes
Qualification
Required
Associated Bachelor's degree or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
7+ years of hands-on laboratory experience, preferably in lithium-ion battery R&D or related electrochemical systems
Experience with electrode, cell fabrication, material characterization, quality check and electrochemical testing required
Familiarity with electrode process (slurry mixing, coating, calendaring, slitting) and cell assembly (stacking/winding, welding, assembly, electrolyte filling, sealing, formation etc.)
Understanding of process control, data analysis, and statistical tools (SPC, DOE)
Basic mechanical, electrical, or pneumatic troubleshooting skills
Hands-on experience with dry rooms, gloveboxes, compressed gas systems, and dehumidifier
Strong experience and knowledge in new process development for next generation battery technology
Ability to read technical drawings, P&IDs, and equipment manual
Preferred
Experience with PLCs, sensors, and automation is an advantage
Plus the capability to handle AUTO CAD drawing
Company
A123 Systems
A123 Systems is a manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries and battery systems for the transportation, electric grid, and commercial markets.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$507.86MKey Investors
General ElectricGE Commercial FinanceMadison Parker Capital
2013-01-25Acquired
2012-06-07Post Ipo Equity· $50M
2009-12-16Grant· $2.86M
Leadership Team
Yet-Ming Chiang
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