Battery Cell Laboratory Technician

ABOUT ATLIS MOTOR VEHICLES

Atlis Motor Vehicles was born in CEO Mark Hanchett's garage, ignited by curiosity and personal motivation. Mark's goal: take his energy-guzzling diesel pickup and convert it into an electric truck. He leveraged his engineering background and brought in colleagues who are experts in various fields—power tech, batteries, automotive dynamics, etc.—to design a solution that solves the biggest pain points in the electric vehicle market today.

Our mission is a big one: We will change the world with better alternatives for work truck users. We will build something that matters. We will solve problems that are key to our customers' success. We will not be afraid of big challenges. There is a lot of work to do, and we're looking for optimistic problem-solvers to help us get there.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are currently seeking a Laboratory Technician with practical experience in battery electrode slurry mixing, electrode coating, slitting, and calendering, as well as cell (coin, pouch) assembly and performance evaluations. The ideal candidate should exhibit a can-do attitude and demonstrate excellence in their respective fields and possess the ability to learn quickly and strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment. This position will be based out of Clemson University as we have a partnership and access to their lab facility.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Should be actively involved in cell electrode manufacturing processes including (i) Mixing electrode slurries from raw materials, (ii) Operation of Doctor Blade coating process, (iii) Operation of slitting process, (iv) Operation of calendering and packaging processes to prepare the electrode with proposed loading, thickness, and density.
• The candidate will be involved in coin half/full cell, single-layer (multilayer) pouch cell assembly, and performance evaluations.
• Operate a variety of laboratory equipment used for battery cell performance evaluation and characterization. Such as cell testing including EIS, CV, GITT, batteries cycling performance testing with Neware, ARBIN, or MACOR cyclers, Biologic tester, etc.
• Perform comprehensive technical support to the company-university joint cell R&D laboratory
• Be able to handle raw materials such as chemicals and battery electrodes
• Clean, maintain and prepare equipment for manufacturing and experimental processes

IDEALLY, YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH:

• 1+ years of work experience with Li-ion battery anode and cathode slurry mixing, coating, cell assembly, testing, or manufacturing.
• Industrial experience the operation in the glove box and operating electrochemical testers for general cell performance evaluation or characterization.
• Have relatively strong academic performance and relevant internship experience in a university laboratory.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and must be able to design and conduct complex experiments, employing the DOE approach to interpret and correlate experimental results with battery product performance.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, great passion, and work ethic, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work as a team player in collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environments.
• B.S. in Chemistry, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field with a focus on battery cell slurry mixing, coating, and the general chemical agent handling in the research lab.