Battery Test Technician - Amprius

Job Title: Battery Test Technician

Job Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Location: Fremont, CA (On-site)

Company Description

Amprius develops, designs, and manufactures very high-performance lithium-ion cells for advanced applications. Amprius invented and perfected a 100% silicon anode that enables the highest energy density cell commercially available in the industry.

Summary

The Battery Test Technician will perform tasks such as conditioning and testing Amprius Technologies’ proprietary silicon anode Li-Ion cells.  This position reports to the Product Test Supervisor. This is a TEMP role eligible to be converted to regular employment.

Job Duties

• Use small equipment such as a pneumatic cutter and electric drill
• Operate large equipment such as degas machine and formation machine
• Measure cells with a mass scale, digital multi-meter, and caliper
• Visually evaluate defects from a list of standard defects
• Input data into quality management software
• Load cells into test fixtures, set up and execute electrical cell tests.
• Prepare cells for shipment

Requirements

• Understand basic electrical connections and testing software
• Proficient with hand tools and production equipment
• Follow standard work instructions and recommend improvements
• Basic computer skills and ability to enter data accurately
• Responsible for the quality of tasks performed
• Keep work area clean and well organized
• Experience with PCB soldering is desirable

Experience and Education

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as an equipment operator or technician in one of the following industries: Semiconductor, solar, battery, electronics, or automotive.

Physical Demands & Work Location:

• Fremont, CA: This is an on-site job. Reliable commute or planning to relocate before starting work is required.
• Adhere to company’s quality and safety requirements.
• Be able to lift and/or move objects up to 20 pounds.
• May be required to stand, sit, squat, bend, kneel, twist, crawl, reach, lift, balance, push, and pull.
• Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, respirator and safety shoes.

Work Schedule:

• 12-hour shift. Shift timings from 5:30 am to 6:00 pm
• Alternate Workweek Schedule: 3-days x 12-hour / 4-days x 12-hour every other week.

Benefits

• Salary: $22.00 - $26.00 (DOE)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k)
• Cell phone reimbursement for $50/month
• Comprehensive health benefits package, PTO, Paid Holidays, and more, available for PERM employees.

Amprius Technologies is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information (GINA), protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. The Company’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, and administer all employment-related matters based on an individual’s qualifications, abilities, and efforts without regard to protected status.