Engineering Technician Ii - Cell Engineering
Fremont, California, United States
• Operated on cell assembly equipment, specializing in E-chem operations such as coating, punch and calendar, and building 2032 coin cells in a glove box.• Diligently documented critical build process parameters and quality control metrics, ensuring meticulous analysis and optimization of production processes.• Conducted routine equipment inspections before and after operation, fostering close collaboration with equipment owners and teams to achieve peak overall equipment efficiency.• Performed comprehensive build quality control on all electrodes and cells, including the construction and testing of half-cell coin cells, applying a range of electrochemical diagnostic techniques for thorough assessment.• Served as a pivotal team member, supporting various projects by operating a diverse array of characterization instruments including Tap Density, Moisture Content analysis, Titrations, BET-Tristar Plus II, TGA, Ion Mill, SEM, SEM Cross-Section, Pellet Density, PSA, and Wet PSA.• Designed, coordinated, and executed DOEs focusing on optimizing cathode powder quality control testing on processes, including calcining, mixing, and milling procedures.• Led test operations in pilot-scale campaigns for cathode powder mixing and lithium milling, ensuring strict adherence to protocols and promptly communicating process changes to team members and engineers.• Commissioned and seamlessly integrated lab and processing equipment into the cathode testing process, overseeing successful implementation and operation to enhance overall efficiency.• Developed SOPs for various stages of the cathode production process, serving as invaluable training materials for new personnel and ensuring standardized processes.