R&D Technician

Basic Function of the Job


* Conduct R&D activities including work related to battery chemical experiments and characterization with different analytical or other instruments, constructions of prototypes and pilot scale equipment, etc.


* Data acquisition and report preparation for internal and external customer evaluations.


* Assists and supports CTO Office R&D activities, as required and directed, in order to sustain research, technology development, product development, operational efficiency, and quality improvement.

Duties & Responsibilities

1.

Experiment & Process


* Perform R&D activities including chemical experiments related to batteries and adhere to all activity schedules.


* Work instructions are explicitly followed.

Contributes towards work instruction improvement.

Write or update procedures as required and keep current on all work instructions.


* Raw material streams are properly applied and are reproducible by following the appropriate work instructions.


* Relevant and reliable data is collected, documented and organized into the appropriate format.


* Observe and report process/production equipment deviations and events.

Troubleshoot and repair equipment as necessary.


* Enter R&D experiment, process and test data into the appropriate database.

Maintain these databases as required by contracts or production


* Control system acceptance tests and the related commissioning startup checklists are accurate, complete and well organized.


* All required or assigned equipment or process maintenance logs are accurate, complete and well organized.

2.

Characterization

Perform R&D activities and steps necessary to produce production/contract characterization samples.

Relevant and reliable test data is collected, documented and organized into the appropriate format.

Constantly strives to improve techniques in R&D experiments and sample preparation and characterization.
3.

Fabrication and Construction


* Construction of process equipment for R&D and production is done per specification and direction.


* Operate, maintain, order and organize fabrication equipment as required.


* Effective troubleshooting and repair assistance is provided to meet project or process expectations.


* Clean and maintain equipment and work areas as required.


* Procedures and accepted practices are followed without deviation


* No \"rework\" is caused by failure to follow direction, specifications or procedures.


* Expectations and timelines are met or exceeded without the sacrifice of safety and/or product quality.


* Communication between the technician and others concerning assigned work issues is professional, timely, accurate and reliable.

4.

Administrative


* Department information systems, records, reports and metrics are accurate and generated on time.


* Responsible for maintaining a quality work environment housekeeping standards.

Work area is kept clean ...