QA Lab Technologist

Description & Requirements

• Full‑Time
• On‑site
• Alternating weekend work shifts:
  Thursday‑Sunday and Friday‑Sunday

Fixx Energy LLC is looking to add a QA Lab Technologist to our team in Smyrna, TN.

FIXX Energy is a battery manufacturer headquartered in Smyrna, Tennessee, operating one of the most established LFP battery production facilities in the United States. The site’s history traces back over a decade as a cornerstone of early U.S. EV battery manufacturing, reflecting deep technical expertise and large‑scale operational experience. FIXX Energy is evolving into a modern, flexible manufacturing business serving the fast‑growing energy storage market and modernizing the American grid.

As a QA Lab Technologist, you will perform daily testing and inspections on batteries and components to ensure the highest standards of safety and product quality. Reporting to the Quality Supervisor, you will partner with Quality Engineering to investigate manufacturing and warranty concerns, using your technical expertise to evaluate quality issues and drive continuous improvement.

• Operate, maintain, and calibrate advanced laboratory equipment, including HPLC, GC‑MS, ICP‑OES, SEM, CT scanners, cycle testing equipment, and optical/digital microscopes.
• Prepare and analyze samples utilizing wet chemistry methods and perform routine quality checks on various battery components.
• Analyze materials and finished products to confirm strict conformance to technical specifications.
• Conduct rigorous failure analysis on manufacturing defects and warranty parts to identify root causes.
• Resolve complex technical issues, develop alternative solutions, and provide actionable recommendations for current operations and future development.
• Present findings and influence leadership on specific strategic recommendations regarding operations and product development.

Performance is measured by successful completion of quality testing with a variety of instrumentation, contribution to the Quality Engineering Team’s judgment of quality defects, and fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment through team performance and the implementation of creative solutions.

You will have the opportunity to embark on a dynamic career path within the QA organization with abundant growth possibilities. FIXX Energy supports professional development through training programs, mentorship opportunities, and access to resources for continuous learning.

Reporting directly to the QA Supervisor, you will collaborate with a group of dedicated professionals including Quality Engineers and QA Technologists, working together to drive impactful results in a collaborative environment.

• An inclusive work environment that fosters professional and personal development.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with company match
• Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)
• Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage (Company Paid)
• Tuition reimbursement

At FIXX Energy, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

• Work within a climate‑controlled, highly automated facility with established safety protocols, moderate noise levels, and a concrete floor layout.
• Ability to stand, walk, and climb frequently throughout the shift to support floor operations for extended periods; ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to read, write, speak, hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.

The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate in an office, on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers, and suppliers. Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, etc.)
• Two or more years of manufacturing or other laboratory experience
• Experience with lab equipment such as GC‑MS, HPLC, ICP‑OES, and microscopes
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite of software
• Understands and follows all standards of IATF
  16949, VDA 6.3 quality standards, and ISO
  14001 environmental standards.

• Experience reporting and presenting on technical laboratory results
• Experience maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment
• Experience with CT or X‑ray operation and analysis is a plus