Cathode Development Technician
Posted on 4/4/2023
INACTIVE
QuantumScape

501-1,000 employees

Renewable energy company
Company Overview
QuantumScape is on a mission to transform energy storage. Their solid-state lithium-metal battery technology is designed to deliver efficient, reliable, safe and cost-effective energy storage to support the transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower carbon future.
Hardware
Energy

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$1.5B

Founded

2010

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

47%
Locations
San Jose, CA, USA
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Requirements
  • 0.5+ year of lab work experience
  • Ability to work in a team environment or alone
  • Experience with MS office
  • Ability to learn new skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • 0.5+ years of work experience in a fast-paced lab or manufacturing environment requiring high accuracy execution of processes or experiments
  • Ability to read and understand SDS
  • Experience of working in a chemical laboratory and handling hazardous materials
  • Basic knowledge about chemistry (understanding of difference between acid/base, meaning of pH, and awareness of those risks)
  • Experience in powder process, e.g. batching, mixing, coating, calendaring experience or other densification techniques are plus
  • Use of fine motor skills for extended periods of time, standing, reaching and twisting motions with hands
  • Dexterity to perform work in dry room and fume hood
Responsibilities
  • Assembling Li ion half cells
  • Conducting cathode electrode coating using doctor blade
  • Maintaining the organization and function of the laboratory space and equipment
  • Complete production documentation accurately and timely
  • Quickly adapt to constantly evolving processes and learn new processes
  • Follow procedures to efficiently run equipment and handle chemicals safely
  • Working closely with a team in an energizing and fast-paced environment
  • Clear written and verbal skills to logically communicate ideas and thought processes