Description:

Are you passionate about clean energy and ready to contribute in the race for a better battery? We are seeking a motivated and diligent swing-shift technician to support all solid-state battery development, and work with the team to tackle exciting materials challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Handle air sensitive materials in glovebox / dry room / fume hood with proper PPE.

• Operate coating, laminating, and press equipment with full attention to standard operating procedure (SOP) details, including setup, cleanup, and troubleshooting.

• Work closely with engineers and other technicians to continuously improve the process.

• Accurately and timely document experiment details and pass downs.

• Prepare, weigh, package, document samples for materials test.

• Shift: Sun to Thurs, 4:00 pm - 12:30 am

Requirements:

• A technical degree with 1+ years of experience in a R&D laboratory or manufacturing environments OR High School Diploma and 6+ years of experience

• Ability to perform work in a dry room, and glovebox that requires the use of fine motor skills for extended periods of time, standing, reaching and twisting motions with hands, and lifting up to 25 lbs.

• Phenomenal attention to details; follow procedures to efficiently run equipment and handle chemicals safely.

• Adapt to constantly evolving processes and enjoy learning new techniques.

• Clear written and verbal skills to logically communicate observations and thought processes.

• Willing to work overtime on short notice.

• Basic computer skills to accurately record and analyze data

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience of working in glove box and/or dry room.

• Familiar with analytical tools and techniques (microscopy, FTIR, etc)

• Experience in operating heavy duty pressing machine.

• Experience of working with roll to roll process

This position is required to perform these above essential duties and responsibilities onsite at our QS offices.

Compensation & Benefits: The hourly range for this role is between $26.88 and $40.96, and a final hourly wage will be determined by the candidate's experience and educational background. QuantumScape also offers an annual bonus and a generous RSU/Equity package as part of its compensation plan. In addition, we do offer a tremendous benefits plan including employee paid health care, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and other exciting perks.