The Requirements
To meet the basic qualification for this role, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. In addition, to be a good fit for the Development Technician opportunity, you will have:- A Bachelor's or associate's degree in a scientific or engineering discipline; BS in Chemistry is preferred
- 1 to 2 years of lab experience in an analytical or R&D environment
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Familiarity with lab equipment, including chemical handling procedures
- Fundamental math and analytical skills; experience with data collection and data analysis is preferred Quick question for you - click here
- A commitment to safety and strong attention to detail
- The ability to maintain constant quality awareness and apply analytical skills and judgment in assessing the quality of data
- Self-motivation and the ability to achieve goals independently as well as to contribute effectively to the team
- Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple activities and priorities
- Solid verbal and written communication skills
The Role
Reporting to the Lab Supervisor, you will join a team of three other Development Technicians working on Li-ion cell fabrication and testing projects to help evaluate membranes. The team is part of R&D, and also supports Manufacturing, Sales, Quality and other departments. Quick question for you - click hereInternal testing requests come in daily, and often you'll receive multiple requests each day. Depending upon the complexity of the request, you may handle it individually or in conjunction with other team members.
More specifically, you will:
- Perform standard and advanced film characterization techniques using a variety of equipment
- Fabricate lithium-ion cells of different designs, namely, pouch and coin cells
- Perform battery performance and safety testing for lithium-ion cells
- Conduct technical studies
- Prepare routine and non-routine testing reports
- Assist in the development and implementation of new tests and procedures
- Ensure safety policies and SOPs are maintained and applied
- Maintain quality checks on safety and cleanliness of laboratory
- Perform other duties as requested by management
What's in It for You
Professional developmentThis is a small team, so you will have opportunities to expand your skills and experience both through hands-on work and from interactions with experts on the team. Additionally, you'll work with experts in other departments. We promote a performance culture with high-energy teams that encourage cross-functional collaboration with individual contributions.
Evolution and innovation
Our products are used in a wide variety of applications, from electric drive vehicles (EDVs) to consumer electronics devices. You can probably find a Celgard membrane in products you own, such as computers, smartphones and other devices. These products are constantly changing and evolving, and you will help ensure we maintain high-quality standards as we innovate.
Strong resources for success
You will become part of a large R&D organization within Celgard, In addition, as we collaborate with Asahi Kasei's vast technical teams and strong technical network, our mission is aggressive growth and innovative technology. Come and be a part of that adventure!
Green is the present and future
As a technology-driven company tied to the green energy sector, we are poised for ongoing growth as tech products from cell phones to EDVs continue to play an increasing role in people's lives.
Competitive compensation
Celgard is committed to providing competitive pay and benefit programs that meet the needs of our employees and their families. We recognize that our greatest asset is our people and that they deserve the best support. In addition to a competitive wage, we offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, a 401(k) plan, holiday and vacation pay, and more.
Pictured: As the world’s leader in battery separator technology, Celgard has the expertise our customers require for next-generation batteries.
Keys to Success
We are a service and support organization for other internal teams, and you will need to hold yourself to high standards and bring a strong work ethic. By that we don't necessarily mean long hours, but rather a sense of ownership to understand the experimental question -- including pushing back when you need more information -- and the initiative to gather a bit of extra data or run a couple of extra tests.We'll provide you with clear expectations and direct and honest feedback. In return, we'll look to you to remain open to learning on an ongoing basis. Your technical knowledge will be essential, but your interpersonal skills also will be important. While this is largely an individual contributor role, in order to achieve your goals you will need to interact effectively with people in different areas.
In addition, in order to be an outstanding Development Technician, you will:
- Bring a sense of urgency and the ability to balance thoroughness with the time constraints imposed by rapidly evolving markets
- Consistently demonstrate professional maturity, initiative and a proactive approach
- Pay close attention to details, but also understand the bigger picture and how the details fit into it
- Keep a constant eye out for ways to improve processes to enhance quality, efficiency, and cost control
About Us
Celgard is a global leader in the development and production of specialty microporous membranes and is one of the largest suppliers to the lithium battery industry. Our battery separators are among the most highly-engineered and critical components of lithium battery systems. They provide a barrier between the anode and the cathode, preventing short circuits, while enabling the exchange of lithium ions from one side of the battery to the other.Celgard has a long history of supplying separators for portable handheld devices such as notebook computers, mobile telephones, and digital cameras. And because of their unique characteristics and reliable performance, our separators are quickly being adopted into emerging high-performance applications including lithium power tools, backup power and electricity grid management systems, and -- most significantly -- electric drive vehicles (EDVs).
With company headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, and battery separator manufacturing facilities in the United States and Asia, we are ideally positioned to serve the just-in-time needs of a global market.
Celgard is a division of Polypore, an Asahi Kasei Group company. The Asahi Kasei Group is a diversified group of companies led by holding company Asahi Kasei Corp., with operations in the material, homes, and health care business sectors. Its electronics operations include a broad range of high-performance energy/electronics materials such as the Hipore™ lithium-ion battery separator, photosensitive dry film used in the production of printed wiring boards, and photomask pellicles used in the production of LCD panels and semiconductors. With more than 30,000 employees around the world, the Asahi Kasei Group serves customers in more than 100 countries.
Pictured: Celgard manufacturing facility in Concord, NC.