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Overview

Prototype Technician IIs are responsible for delivering batteries that meet product and quality specifications, with safety as the top priority. They work independently in various functional areas to produce the required number of cells and batteries for testing each day.

Responsibilities

  • Visually inspect each part for defects and cleanliness.
  • Manually connect bolts, washers, and nuts.
  • Heat shrink wrap on bolts and tie rods.
  • Wash individual and pre-assembled components per supplied work instructions.
  • Prepare modifications to parts where needed.
  • Use parallel welder to attach metal pieces to one another.
  • Cut and prepare plastic according to work instruction.
  • Assemble conductive plastic according to work instruction.
  • Mark materials for identification and quality control.
  • Run a hot press and prepare, load, monitor, and unload parts to the hot press.
  • Align parts and connect according to work instructions.
  • Run tests to ensure battery is assembled correctly without leaks.
  • Measure and mix chemicals to create electrolyte batch.
  • Measure and transfer electrolyte from batch to cells/batteries.
  • Run electrochemical tests and update traveller with details.
  • Assist the Field Operations team with manual labor in renewable construction projects.
  • Load or unload construction materials.
  • Maintain shop cleanliness and assist in maintaining material inventory.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Associate's degree, trade school, or equivalent experience required.
  • Strong knowledge of shop equipment and work safety.
  • Ability to work independently with little to no supervision.
  • Good communication and organization skills.
  • Knowledge of inspection tools such as dial clippers and micrometers.
  • Ability to collaborate with design team to refine existing design efforts.
  • Background in R&D environment is a plus.

Additional Information

  • Local travel with less than 10% overnight travel in North America.
  • Factory working conditions with exposure to various hazards and physical conditions.
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Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across New Jersey currently run a median of $33/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $27–$40/hr across 102 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Edison, NJ

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