Cathode Development Technician
Posted on 4/4/2023
INACTIVE
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
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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