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Battery Cell Process Engineer - (Entry Level)
The Battery Cell Process Engineer will provide hands-on support for laboratory-scale battery cell development and prototyping activities. Services will focus on assisting senior process and cell design engineers with pilot-line operations, pouch cell assembly, process improvement, equipment upkeep, and quality control for experimental battery builds.
Services:
• Support laboratory-scale pouch cell production, including slurry preparation, electrode coating, calendaring, slitting or die cutting, stacking, tab attachment, pouch sealing, electrolyte introduction, and cell formation.
• Operate, inspect, calibrate, and maintain pilot-line equipment, tooling, dry-room environments, glove boxes, and related fabrication systems.
• Assist with Design of Experiments (DOEs) to evaluate process variables and improve cell consistency, yield, uniformity, and performance.
• Conduct in-process quality checks, including electrode thickness, coating or loading consistency, component alignment, and pouch seal integrity, and record results in applicable tracking systems.
• Investigate common fabrication issues, such as coating defects, delamination, misalignment, incomplete wetting, and sealing problems, and support corrective actions under senior engineering guidance.
• Maintain accurate assembly travelers, process records, equipment logs, SOPs, safety documentation, and other technical documentation for new materials, chemistries, and cell formats.
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least one year of hands-on experience with laboratory battery manufacturing, pilot-line equipment, or pouch cell assembly.
• Experience working in laboratory, cleanroom, dry-room, or glove-box environments while handling chemicals, battery materials, and mechanical assembly tools.
• Familiarity with lithium-ion cell manufacturing processes, such as slurry preparation, electrode coating, calendaring, stacking, electrolyte filling, and sealing.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation skills, and adherence to laboratory, hazardous-material, and safety procedures.
Pluses:
• Experience with pouch cell assembly equipment, including tab welding, electrolyte filling, and pouch sealing systems.
• Familiarity with SPC, yield tracking, process data analysis, and tools such as Python, MATLAB, JMP, or Excel.
• Understanding of how variation in upstream manufacturing steps can affect cell quality and electrochemical performance.
 
Estimated Min Rate: $35.00
Estimated Max Rate: $40.00/hr+ Depends on work experience
What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

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