Lithium Battery Lab Technologist

 

Main characteristics

Location

Alpharetta, Georgia

Company

Stryten Energy

Job summary

Overview:
Stryten Energy is nearing completion of its new Lithium Ion Lab. The lab will be equipped with advanced instruments and equipment to conduct various tests on lithium battery products, designs, and prototypes. These tests will include functional, environmental, and UL-related evaluations. The lab will feature state-of-the-art equipment such as Automatic Chroma Cycling systems, Environmental Chambers, and Venturi Fume Hoods.

This lab is a critical part of our Lithium product portfolio. It enables in-house compliance testing on our current product offerings as well as R&D work to develop additional products and expand into more markets.

Located in Alpharetta, GA, this opportunity offers a collaborative work environment that encourages open input and welcomes positive challenges. The lab team will strive for high efficiency and effectiveness, focusing on meeting customer needs.

Responsibilities:
The Lithium-ion Battery Technologist will setup and utilize instrumentation and test equipment and adhere to best practices for laboratory safety

Work with a team of scientists and engineers in development focused on materials and engineering systems of the Li-Ion Battery industry including:Primary role will be to assist in prototype rechargeable lithium metal cell/module testing

Conduct performance testing and generate test results and supporting data in reports

Regularly inspect, manage, perform regular maintenance & calibration on laboratory test equipment

Assist in developing SOPs for testing, equipment/instrument operations, and calibrations.

As a member of the laboratory team, the Technologist position performs a variety of routine and non-routine testing assignments and insures timely and accurate test results.General test setup

Taking pre and post-test measurements

Documenting tests through procedures, checklists, photographs, and high-speed video

Help with improvement of various processes / procedures throughout the lab

Support test setup / execution / tear down of various battery, cell and module tests

Operate various lab equipment such as power supplies, multimeters, data loggers and temperature chambers

Monitoring and inspection of extended duration testing

Simple fabrication / modification of basic test fixtures

Communicate directly with lab management and engineers to ensure a high level of technical support

Collect data, photos, and video of various tests

Compile test results and support test report development

Support technical root cause analysis and resolution of issues found during testing

Support testing at 3rd party laboratories

Work with engineers and external parties on fixture design and test instrumentation & optimization

Aids in maintaining Laboratory Request Systems, Log systems and Computer Server Systems.

Aids in monitoring lab work status.

Ensures Laboratory TAT (Turn Around Time) goals and standards are met.

Conducts other lab functions as deemed necessary by Lab Management.

Qualifications:
Four Year Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline with a minimum of two years experience in development or quality laboratory environment

or Two-year degree in chemical technology with 4 years experience using electrical and chemical instrumentation

or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Understanding of lithium rechargeable battery fundamentals and testing requirements

Working knowledge of AC and DC electrical principles

Familiar with quality standards (ISO 9001 & 17025, equipment metrology)

Ability to work in a fast paced, startup lab environment

Hands-on experience in a chemical or battery testing laboratory

Proficient in data analysis

Self-motivated, has a strong willingness to learn, and has a can-do attitude

Familiarity with basic MS Word/Excel

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent time-management, organizational, and communication skills

Able to work effectively both independently and with other team members

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EEO Statement:
Stryten Energy is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

About Statement:
Stryten Energy helps solve the worlds most pressing energy challenges with a broad range of energy storage solutions across the Essential Power, Motive Power, Transportation, Military and Government sectors. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we partner with some of the worlds most recognized companies to meet the growing demand for reliable and sustainable energy storage capacity. Stryten powers everything from submarines to subcompacts, microgrids, warehouses, distribution centers, cars, trains and trucks. Our stored energy technologies include advanced lead, lithium and vanadium redox flow batteries, intelligent chargers and energy performance management software that keep people on the move and supply chains running. An industry leader backed by more than a century of expertise, Stryten has The Energy to Challenge the status quo and deliver top-performing energy solutions for today and tomorrow. Learn more at .