Battery Development Technician

As a Battery Development Technician, based in either Oxford or Sheffield, you will be responsible for assisting the science and engineering teams, within a laboratory-based environment for pilot scale battery development.

Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck.

You will be involved in conducting and supporting scientific investigations and experiments and provide technical support to enable the laboratory to function effectively.

The Role

Getting involved with the production of battery cells from start to finish, producing coatings, electrode preparation, conductivity analysis, electrode stacking, cell packaging, electrolyte filling, cell formation and testing

Reporting critical process feedback, to assist with the optimisation of the synthesis and cell construction processes

Regular maintenance of laboratory equipment, to ensure machinery functions correctly

Maintaining stock levels of consumables

Using advanced characterisation and battery testing equipment to determine key physical and chemical properties

Examining and evaluating battery electrochemical cycling test data, as well as ex-situ diagnostic studies

Supporting the engineering team as required.

Maintain records on work performed including data entry and collection and analysis.

Conducting battery cycling trials.

Materials synthesis and characterisation.

investigate systems faults, report, record and rectify as required.

Presenting results to senior staff

Maintaining, calibrating, cleaning and testing of equipment

Conducting and supporting investigations and experiments

The Person

Experience of a laboratory materials-based environment.

Understanding working practises of working with hazardous materials.

Experience in data processing and data communication.

Experience of working in a safety conscious environment and have a strong understanding of what PPE is required to work in this environment and when to use it.

Understanding of laboratory safety and practical material handling experience.

Experience within a laboratory-based environment conducting trials, build events or prototyping.

Experienced with the assembly of complex electro/mechanical components and systems

Able to set up and operate basic test equipment to perform diagnostic tests

Previous exposure to battery materials, characterisation, pouch cell assembly/testing and solid-state synthesis are desirable.

As well as technical skills and ability it is important for all staff to have a number of core skills to fit within our culture and uphold the values of the company, these include:

Acting responsibly, putting Faradion interests ahead of personal ambition;

Delivering in the broadest sense a great working environment;

Leading with humility, honesty and integrity in all that you do.

Promoting teamwork, supporting through difficult times and collectively celebrating our successes.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.

All candidates should have excellent communication skills with the ability to interact verbally and in writing with customers, suppliers, colleagues and external contacts at all levels and be able to multitask, prioritise and manage time efficiently.

To ensure continued safety it is important that our staff maintain a tidy and clean work environment, be able to follow processes and instructions and have excellent attention to detail.

To apply for the role of Development Technician, send a current CV to Sam Hanson.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:
8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:
Sheffield: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Reference ID: INDFAR