EnPower, Inc. is a startup lithium-ion battery company poised to become the U.S. leader in advanced battery manufacturing. EnPower’s technology advantage lies in its patented multilayer electrodes, which address the trade-off between energy and power. High energy density cells with EnPower’s electrodes can repeatedly fast charge without degradation to service life, solving a critical challenge to the mass adoption of electric vehicles.

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 by products 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

• 3+ years of experience working with lab-scale or 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 30 lbs.

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 be AUTHORIZED to work in the US

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

Perform the following for extended periods of time:

·        Standing or sitting

·        Climbing/squatting/walking

·        Repetitive motions and lifting