Battery Lab Technician

Job ID
128461
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Automotive
Location
Warren, Michigan, United States
Talascend is seeking qualified candidates to apply for a Battery Lab Technician position with a leading automotive manufacturer located in Warren, MI. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Perform all required tasks in relation to equipment setup, operation, cleaning, testing, and process checks to ensure reliable and consistent functionality.
  • Work consistently in controlled, clean room environment while wearing required protective equipment.
  • Utilize Job Instruction Training process to grow combined skill set of work group.
  • Mix chemicals (liquids, powders, gases) to a specified recipe.
  • Perform scheduled equipment maintenance and required cleaning.
  • Observe equipment functionality and troubleshoot issues when needed.
  • Maintain records on work performed, analyze data collected, and report results.
  • Recommend revisions to lab process.
  • Document best practices in battery cell manufacturing processes through standardized work instructions.
  • Use data collection to make well informed process improvements through corrective action.
  •  Identify and eliminate operational waste through use of Lean manufacturing tools.
  • Execute problem solving techniques to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
  • Maintain good housekeeping, safety practices, and supplies.
  • Coordinate and exchange findings with engineering personnel outside work group.
  • Properly dispose of material waste.
  • Actively participate in team/group Business Plan Deployment meetings.
 
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
  • Two-year associate degree in mechanical, chemical, electrical field or equivalent experience.
  • 2+ years previous working experience in a lab/testing environment.
  • Previous work in lab environment.
  • Comfortable working with chemicals and wearing associated PPE. (full face respirator, multi-layer gloves, clean room attire).
  • Mechatronics experience: 1-2 years experience.
  • Thorough knowledge of complex mechanical, chemical, and/or electrical concepts.
  • Working knowledge of computer applications used in lab/manufacturing environments.
  • Ability to accurately interpret engineering instructions.
  • Analytical ability where problems are somewhat complex.
  • Interpersonal skills to work effectively with others and assigned leaders in an inclusive, team environment.
  • Must be willing to work any shift.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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