South 8 Technologies · 7 hours ago
CELL TEST TECHNICIAN II
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$25/hr - $40/hr
2+ years expSouth 8 Technologies is a fast-growing company focused on developing breakthrough battery technology. They are seeking a Cell Test Technician II to participate in cell testing, quality control, and safety characterization efforts, ensuring quality cells are delivered to customers.
BatteryClean EnergyElectronicsEnergy
Responsibilities
Support the quality team; focused on the testing of production battery cells including maintenance of battery cyclers, preparing test plans, writing programs to execute tests, ensuring safety protocols, and logging data accurately and efficiently to support cell production
Contribute to company growth by performing, validating, and documenting procedures for current and future testing protocols and analysis
Suggest process improvements to ensure cell test and quality control keeps up with both current cell production and scaled-up future commercial activities
Troubleshoot equipment and sample issues, working to maintain test equipment and resolve problems
Contribute to the fabrication and assembly of testing infrastructure to expand, improve, and scale cell test capabilities
Perform and maintain quality control processes ensuring quality products are shipped to customers
Support safety characterization using in-house safety characterization and abuse testing equipment
Inspect and analyze battery hardware and cells in a laboratory setting, including inside of a glovebox, fume hood, and under magnification
Operation of various machines, custom equipment, gauges, and test instruments to identify and investigate failures in battery components and assembly
Monitor and record data from instrument software and manual measurements
Follow current applicable written procedures (Work Instructions, SOPs)
Accurately and comprehensively record work in travelers, batch records, and logbooks
Follow protocols for safe handling of chemicals and hazardous materials
Maintain an organized and functional workspace with general duties
Other duties requested by the company
Deliver epic High Fives
Qualification
Required
2-5 years of experience working in a production and/or laboratory environment, preferably in batteries
Working knowledge of battery cell construction and electrochemical testing equipment, including familiarity with Arbin/Maccor/Bio-Logic test equipment
Attention to detail with efficient and accurate data logging skills
Familiarity with chemical and hazardous material handling best practices
Familiarity with laboratory process equipment including pumps, valves, temperature and pressure measurement devices
Ability to prioritize, multi-task, lift 35 lbs, and stand for extended periods of time
Dexterous – able to safely grasp, move, or assemble small objects
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
An aptitude for learning new things and a keen eye for improving processes
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401k
Paid vacation
Company
South 8 Technologies
South 8 sells LiGas®, a liquefied gas electrolyte for Lithium-ion batteries. LiGas functions in extreme cold while decreasing cost.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$27.82MKey Investors
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Leadership Team
Cyrus Rustomji
Chief Science Officer
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