Sr. Engineering Technician

** Sr. Engineering Technician
** We are seeking a hands-on Sr. Engineering Technician to support the development, optimization, and daily operation of our battery electrode manufacturing line. Working closely with Process Engineers and R&D, you will execute experimental runs, operate pilot-scale equipment, maintain strict quality control, and troubleshoot real-time production issues to ensure high process yield and consistency.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Equipment Operation:
Set up, operate, and maintain pilot-scale electrode manufacturing equipment, including planetary/high-shear mixers, slot-die coaters, and calender.
* Process Execution:
Execute Design of Experiments (DOE) trials and routine production runs under the direction of process engineers, carefully tracking critical process parameters.
* Quality & Metrology:
Conduct in-line and offline measurements (e.g., slurry viscosity/rheology, coating thickness, mass loading, particle size analysis) to monitor product quality and statistical process control.
* Troubleshooting & Maintenance:
Act as frontline technical support to identify, document, and resolve real-time process defects and mechanical issues to minimize line downtime.
* Documentation:
Draft and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), batch records, build logs, and maintenance checklists with high attention to detail.
* Cross-Functional Support:
Collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to support process scaling from lab-scale prototypes to full production lines.
** Required Qualifications
*** Bachelor's degree in related field (e.g., engineering, chemistry, experimental physics) and 2+ years of relevant experience OR Bachelor's degree (unrelated field) AND 5+ years of experience in R&D or low volume manufacturing OR 1+ years of experience with significant responsibilities at a high-volume cell manufacturing facility (e.g., PENA or Tesla) OR Associate's degree in related field (engineering, chemistry, experimental physics) AND 4+ years of relevant experience OR Associate's degree (unrelated field) AND 6+ years of experience in R&D or low volume manufacturing OR  2+ years of experience with significant responsibilities at a high volume cell manufacturing facility (e.g., PENA or Tesla)
* Strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills for real-time equipment troubleshooting.
* Familiarity with standard lab and measurement tools (e.g., micrometers, viscometers, balances, optical microscopes).
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Basic proficiency with data entry and analysis tools (Excel, JMP, or manufacturing execution systems).
* Experience assisting with materials characterization (e.g., SEM, XRD, PSA).
* Prior involvement in equipment installation, startup, or scale-up activities.
** Physical Requirements
*** Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and lift up to 35 lbs. as required by daily operations.