EnPower, Inc. is a privately-held company commercializing next-generation Li-ion batteries that have fast-charging and long cycle-life capabilities—critical enablers to the mass electrification of vehicles. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, we have capacity to produce hundreds megawatt hours annually. We are passionate about what we do, and are looking for high-voltage, high-ampere individuals to join our team!

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Under general direction by an engineer, the Process Technician will work intimately with critical manufacturing processes and equipment to produce Li-ion battery prototypes and sub-component products and will hold a crucial role in inspecting defects and other byproducts of production. This position demands 100% hands-on execution in a pilot-scale setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as an experienced operator on a given electrode or cell build process; through cross-training, serve as a backup operator on at least one other process

Example tasks and duties include:

• Set-up, disassemble, and clean slurry Delivery System Equipment (DSE) for electrode coating

• Perform multiple slurry mixes and clean-up the mixers

• Run R&D coaters to make electrodes

• Operate calendering and punching equipment during R&D project production runs

• Run electrode stacking equipment and perform terminal tab welding and bagging processes

• Perform cell filling and forming operations

• Conduct cell degassing/resealing and conditioning procedures

• Work with the Electrode Process and/or Cell Engineers in the scheduling of production tasks to meet daily and weekly production goals, while maintaining high quality, for making cells for various projects and experiments

• Track and update materials, electrode, and cell components inventories and/or electrode process completions and cell build metrics

• Provide observations and feedback to Electrode Process Engineer and/or Cell Engineering Teams on processing challenges

• Contribute hands-on work with cell engineers and other technicians on development efforts related to pilot line process development, troubleshooting, maintenance, and corrective action implementation

• Associate's Degree - A non-engineering Bachelor’s Degree preferred

• 3+ years of experience working with lab-scale and manufacturing equipment

• Detailed work ethic, close attention to detail, and precise communication

• The ideal candidate will have prior experience in making and processing electrodes (operating mixers, roll-to-roll processes using a slot-die, and calendering and punching machines) or building cells (operating lithium-ion cell equipment from electrode stacking and bagging through cell filling, forming, degassing/resealing, and conditioning)

• Capable of working with powders and slurries with engineering controls and good chemical hygiene and/or working in low humidity environment of dry room

• Willing and able to work overtime if needed

Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and perform the following for extended periods of time:

• Standing or sitting

• Climbing/squatting/walking

• Repetitive motions and lifting 

COMPANY FIT

• Self-driven, independent, and capable of solving problems on the fly
• Effective communicator using precise language
• Ability to work in a diverse, intellectually-challenging, and rapid-paced team
• Must love dogs
• Must be AUTHORIZED to work in the US

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.