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AESC

Global manufacturer of EV lithium-ion batteries

QA Lab Technologist

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Full-timeSmyrna, TN, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in a related discipline, such as Chemistry, Biology, or Physics.
  • Two or more years of manufacturing or other laboratory experience.
  • Experience with laboratory equipment such as gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, high-performance liquid chromatography, inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy, and microscopes.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office software.
  • Understanding of and adherence to IATF 16949, VDA 6.3 quality standards, and ISO 14001 environmental standards.
  • Ability to stand, walk, and climb frequently during shifts, including for extended periods, and lift up to 35 pounds.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, hear, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.
  • Ability to perform essential duties efficiently and accurately, with or without reasonable accommodation, without creating a significant safety threat to self or others.
  • Successful completion of a drug screen and background check is required for hiring.

Responsibilities

  • Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment, including high-performance liquid chromatography, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, computed tomography scanners, cycle-testing equipment, and optical and digital microscopes.
  • Prepare and analyze samples using wet chemistry methods and perform routine quality checks on battery components.
  • Analyze materials and finished products to confirm conformance to technical specifications.
  • Conduct failure analysis on manufacturing defects and warranty parts to identify root causes.
  • Resolve technical issues, develop alternative solutions, and provide recommendations for current operations and future development.
  • Present findings and influence leadership on strategic recommendations regarding operations and product development.
  • Perform essential functions in office, plant-floor, and meeting settings, and interact with employees, management, customers, and suppliers.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience reporting and presenting technical laboratory results.
  • Experience maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment.
  • Experience operating and analyzing CT or X-ray equipment.

About the Company

AESC

Global manufacturer of EV lithium-ion batteries

AESC makes high-performance lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. It designs, manufactures, and sells batteries with global, locally positioned plants near key markets and uses AI/AIoT to improve quality and efficiency. It offers multiple chemistries (LFP and NCM) in various formats (pouch, prismatic, cylindrical) and has a track record of mass production since 2010, including Nissan LEAF batteries, with a strong safety record. Its goal is to provide dependable battery solutions to leading automakers and energy providers worldwide to enable zero-emission mobility and grid-scale storage.

Company size
Not listed
Company stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total funding
$1.6B
Headquarters
Yokohama, Japan
Founded
2007

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