Process Execution & Technical Expertise
- Execute and oversee cell manufacturing processes, including setup, operation, and monitoring of equipment in electrode, assembly and formation
- Serve as the subject-matter expert for formation process execution and standard work
- Identify abnormal process behavior and take immediate corrective action to protect product quality and safety
Advanced Troubleshooting
- Troubleshoot complex process and equipment issues affecting yield, throughput, or safety
- Diagnosing manufacturing-related failures using data trends, equipment feedback, and historical knowledge
- Escalate issues appropriately and partner with engineering to resolve root causes
Quality & Documentation
- Ensure strict adherence to SOPs, work instructions, and quality requirements
- Maintain accurate and complete production, batch, and deviation records
- Support quality investigations, audits, and corrective actions related to formation
Process Improvement & Engineering Support
- Collaborate with manufacturing team members on process changes, trials, and scale-up activities
- Provide practical, floor-level input into process design, equipment changes, and manufacturability
- Support implementation and validation of new equipment, tooling, or process changes
Mentorship & Floor Leadership
- Train and mentor junior and mid-level technicians
- Act as a technical reference for supervisors and other manufacturing team members regarding cell manufacturing processes
- Promote a disciplined, safety-focused, and quality-driven culture on the production floor
Safety & Compliance
- Champion safety practices related to high-energy systems, electrical equipment, and chemical handling
- Identify hazards, near misses, and process risks; support mitigation efforts
- Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Direct experience in battery manufacturing, battery formation, or electrochemical processes
- Experience in energy storage, EV, automotive, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments
- Experience supporting new line launches, pilot lines, or manufacturing scale-ups
- Familiarity with MES or digital production tracking systems
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in energy storage, EV, automotive, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments
- Experience supporting new line launches, pilot lines, or manufacturing scale-up
- Consistent attendance, punctuality, and readiness for assigned shifts
- Effective communication across shifts and teams Demonstrated ownership of process outcomes and equipment condition
- Trusted to operate independently with minimal supervision
