Battery Manufacturing Technician Job Listing at UT Dallas in Richardson, TX (Job ID 28415)

Description

Technician and production responsibilities within the UTD BEACONS battery prototype facility. BEACONS is a joint venture with the DOD in providing resources to aid in the advancement of new technology battery production domestically. This vision encompasses the development of the required workforce and analysis of the domestic supply of critical materials to establish probability. The technician role within the prototype facility will comprise of execution of the development of customer driven new technologies into an industry standard battery product within a prototype production environment. The technician assists battery assembly, validation, data collection, and test lab maintenance for the BEACONS facility at UT Dallas.

Minimum Education and Experience

High School diploma and five (5) years related experience or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree.
• Two (2) years of battery manufacturing experience.
• Strong skills in Excel and Word or similar application software.
• Experience with hands-on operations and maintenance of automated equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and train others.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Works directly with UT Dallas BEACONS lab customers to ensure battery manufacturing needs are understood and implemented.
• Prepares electrode slurry, coats, punches, and dries electrodes.
• Notifies appropriate parties if anything unusual happens during the mixing and coating process.
• Checks the quality of the slurry based on instructions and reports the results to the leadership.
• Assists in the troubleshooting of process and equipment performance issues.
• Assists in the transfer of public domain knowledge for workforce development and touring visitors.
• Compiles and formats results of tests and analyses.
• Develop more efficient production processes.
• Maintains equipment involved in the processing and testing of batteries.
• Operates and maintains battery test equipment to include calibration, verification, and data computation.
• Adheres to all company, state and federal safety and environmental regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervision Level:
Performs work under general supervision of the BEACONS Lab Director and the leadership of the Engineer. Handles moderately complex issues and problems and refers only the most complicated issues to higher-level staff. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter. May provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to other technicians and facility visitors.

Additional Information

Work is conducted in-person and onsite.

What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes:

• Competitive Salary
• Tuition Benefits
• Internal Training
• Medical insurance – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long and short-term disability
• Retirement Plan Options
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays

All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.

About Us
UT Dallas is a top public research university located in one of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan regions. Our seven schools offer more than 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, plus professional certificates and fast-track programs. Our student body is 31,000 strong, reflecting students from over 100 countries and a multiplicity of identities and experiences. UT Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world.

The University has a variety of programs and initiatives to support engagement and success for all members of the campus community. Employee benefits include a range of physical and mental wellness resources. “LilyPad” lactation facilities are located throughout the campus. There are several Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) comprised of individuals who share common interests to help build community among UT Dallas faculty and staff (e.g., Universal Access ERG, Military and Veteran ERG, UT Dallas Young Professionals).

Rich with visual and performing arts venues, museum districts, professional and semi-professional athletics teams, botanical gardens, accessible trails and so much more, the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex has something for everyone to explore. UT Dallas partners with regional higher education institutions and school districts and with the Richardson Innovation Quarter (Richardson IQ), a major hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and educational activities.

Important Message

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE, including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.

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