Job Title: Battery Manufacturing Technician
This role focuses on producing battery slurry proto@types and supporting pilot-scale manufacturing and R&D activities within a slurry production team. You will mix large-scale slurries using pilot line equipment, perform routine quality control tests, and support process experiments to optimize cell performance and manufacturing capabilities. The position suits a detail-oriented, hands-on technician who can follow standard operating procedures, maintain a clean and safe workspace, and proactively troubleshoot issues. Flexibility to start the workday before 8 a.m.
Responsibilities
Mix pilot line-scale battery slurries using industrial mixing equipment and follow established process parameters.
Operate pilot line machinery and related production equipment safely and efficiently.
Perform manual tasks such as lifting materials up to approximately 25 kg and handling 50 L slurry batches.
Use respirators and handle hazardous chemicals in accordance with laboratory and plant safety procedures.
Conduct routine quality control tests using material characterization tools to verify slurry and material properties.
Document test results accurately and communicate findings to the team to support process improvements.
Clean mixing equipment, tools, and production areas promptly after slurry production runs.
Manage inventory of manufacturing consumables, including tracking usage and maintaining adequate stock levels.
Maintain safe, tidy, and organized work areas, adhering to housekeeping and safety standards.
Follow and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for mixing, equipment operation, and quality control.
Support guided experiments to define and refine optimal process parameters for cell performance and processing capability.
Essential Skills
Hands-on manufacturing experience in a production, industrial equipment, or pilot line environment.
Ability to mix large-scale slurries and operate mixers and related process equipment, including handling 50 L batches.
Capability to perform manual tasks such as lifting materials up to approximately 25 kg.
Familiarity with chemistry lab safety practices, including respirator use and hazardous chemical handling.
Experience performing routine quality control testing using material characterization tools.
Strong reliability and attention to detail, with consistent execution and adherence to processes.
Experience with quality assurance practices in a manufacturing or laboratory setting.
Proficiency in machine operation within a production or pilot line @context.
Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintain compliance with safety protocols.
Flexibility to start the workday before 8 a.m. on certain days, as needed by the production schedule.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Exposure to lithium-ion battery fabrication processes such as mixing, coating, or cell assembly.
General laboratory experience, including pipetting, weighing, sample preparation, or instrument operation.
Experience supporting process experimentation, including following experimental plans and recording data accurately.
Familiarity with inventory management, including tracking consumables and maintaining stock levels.
Comfort working in a cleanroom or controlled environment.
Experience with inspection or production within semiconductor or related high-tech manufacturing environments.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Leandro, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in San Leandro,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 4, 2026.
About Aerotek
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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