Electrode Coating Technician (R&D) - Saft America, Inc.

All About You:

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Electrode Coating Technician to join our team. As an electrode technician, you will play a vital role in the manufacturing process by creating, testing, and maintaining electrodes for various applications. Your attention to detail, technical expertise, and commitment to quality will ensure the successful production of our products.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer skills are a must
• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience preferably running machinery
• Strong technical skills and understanding of electrode manufacturing processes
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to perform precise measurements and detect small variances in the process that may affect product quality
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to comprehend written instructions and to clearly document and record the results of the work performed
• Experience as an electrode technician or similar role is preferred

 

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to wear a respirator (full time during equipment operation and setup)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Medically and physically capable to work in the presence of numerous chemicals and strong magnets
• Work environment will be in a dry room where cooled and low humidity air is constantly present
• This position will require standing for most of each day

Responsibilities:

• Lab-scale mix and coating preparation (Thinky mixes, K-bar coatings, and similar)
• Pilot-scale mix preparation
• Operation of pilot coating equipment (400mm Hirano coater)
• Pilot run documentation
• R&D calendering
• R&D slitting
• Calendering, so that we are not solely reliant on Charles Mitchell (who is very good, but very busy) to run the R&D calender.
• Slitting, to relieve the backlog of R&D requests that have to be coordinated through Production

What We Offer:

Whether you are just getting started or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package to include generous compensation based on market standards, healthcare, wellness, adoption assistance, discounted stock purchase, career development and recognition programs. Some of our superior benefits include parental (maternal and paternal) leave, 401K retirement contribution match at 7%, educational assistance (tuition reimbursement), Short-term Disability (STD), paid holidays, paid vacation, and paid employee referral award.

 

We appreciate diverse skills/experience and yours could add immense value to our team. Our customers have varied backgrounds and so do our employees. If you are excited about leaving your footprint on our technical customer-centric solutions while increasing sales, we would love to hear from you.

 

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, and genetic information. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us by email at reasonableaccommodation@saft.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

About Us:

Saft is a global battery company like no other. Thanks to our historical expertise, combined with our unique industrial approach, we have a leading position in meeting the demands of our customers. Our batteries and battery systems make a difference for all the market sectors they serve.

 

Established in 19 countries and supported by our 17 production sites, Saft has more than 4,300 employees across the planet and have been manufacturing batteries for more than 100 years. Since 2016, Saft is a wholly owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies, a global integrated energy company that produces and markets energies:  oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables, and electricity.

 

Their 100,000 employees are committed to provide as many people as possible with energy that is more reliable, more affordable, and more sustainable. Active in about 120 countries, TotalEnergies places sustainability at the heart of its strategy, its projects and its operation.  We are a broad energy company that produces and markets energies on a global scale: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and electricity.

Salary Range:USD $0.00 - USD $0.00 /Yr.