Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $21.25 - Midpoint: $26.59 (Hourly N6)
Department/Organization: 750404 - AL Mobility & Power Research Center
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Job Summary: The Battery Technician operates and maintains specialized manufacturing equipment that support pilot-line manufacturing activities. Executes electrode production processes and supports process optimization for quality, consistency, and repeatability. Conducts electrochemical testing, including cycling, formation, and diagnostics.
Additional Department Summary: Battery manufacturing and energy storage are becoming core capabilities for Alabama and the broader Southeast. The Alabama Mobility and Power Center (AMP) at The University of Alabama's Battery Research Center is designed to connect university research, industry-sponsored development, workforce training, and pilot-scale manufacturing.
This position is central to applied research, prototyping, and scale-up work for next-generation battery technologies and sits at the intersection of battery manufacturing, electrochemical testing, and process development and support faculty, students, and industry partners in a fast-paced, innovation-driven research environment. Supports operations of its pouch cell pilot manufacturing line within the Battery Research Center. Ensures that AMP can safely and reliably produce, test, and improve pouch cell technologies while supporting the technical talent pipeline needed by industry.
Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience; OR associate's degree and some experience.
Skills and Knowledge: Strong mechanical and technical aptitude. Attention to detail and commitment to quality. Ability to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams. Effective communication skills for documenting and reporting technical work. Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement. Proficiency with hand tools and electric tools.
Preferred Qualifications: Associate's degree in engineering technology, chemistry, materials science, or a related field. Two (2) years of experience in battery manufacturing and operating battery manufacturing equipment with dry-room and glovebox experience. Two (2) years of experience with cell-level battery electrochemical testing. One (1) year of experience with electrode production processes, including mixing, coating, calendaring, and slitting. Experience developing SOPs, process standardization, and troubleshooting workflows. Experience with LEAN or Six Sigma methodologies. Familiarity with pouch cell assembly and pilot-line scale operations. Experience working in a fast-paced R&D or advanced manufacturing environment. Willingness to work with electrolyte chemistries including LiPF6 and LiFSI systems.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
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