<div>About Blue CurrentBlue Current is the industry leader in the development of silicon solid state batteries. Free of flammable liquid electrolytes, Blue Current’s fully dry, inherently safe batteries significantly reduce risks to human and environmental health while providing a higher-performance alternative to traditional lithium ion batteries. Blue Current’s silicon-based platform is highly adaptable, enabling a cost-effective solution for both the mobility and stationary storage markets. Blue Current’s team works out of its state-of-the-art headquarters and pilot line facility in Hayward, CA. To learn more about Blue Current, Inc., visit <a href="https://bluecurrent.com/">https://bluecurrent.com/</a>.</div>Description As a Pilot Line Manager, you will be focused on producing battery materials and building cells that deliver high energy density, safety, and manufacturability. The Manufacturing Tech Manager needs to manage pilot line technicians, plan and organize cell manufacturing based on the requirement. You will be spending your day leading and creating a supply of materials and/or building cells and then characterizing all to support Manufacturing and R&amp;D team. A background in chemical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or any related field is preferred. This position will offer hands-on, fast paced work on a growing team that has a shared passion to change the energy storage landscape.Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage manufacturing technician team for day-to-day activities to manufacture small and large format battery cells with manual and pilot line from raw material handling to battery formation and cell quality check</li><li>Supporting prototype cell manufacturing, sample cell production and Process engineers’ development work</li><li>Produce various battery components (powders, electrode, assembly)</li><li>Create plan and schedule for manufacturing prototype battery components, cell and sample cells for customers</li><li>Manage raw material, components inventory and create purchasing plan</li><li>Characterize cell materials using with various analytical techniques (e.g. SEM, XRD, TGA, EIS and*CV)</li><li>Provide feedback and discuss characterization results to understand the impact of material properties on cell performance</li><li>Identify areas of improvement in process and machines, work with process engineering team to improve process capability</li><li>Establish and maintain safety work environment and manage hazardous waste and parts cleaning areas working with EH&amp;S manager</li><li>Implement 5S environment, maintain the organization and cleanliness of the laboratory spaces</li><li>Perform frequent preventative maintenance and calibrations on equipment to maintain best operating conditions and functionality working with facility team</li><li>Complete material documentation accurately and timely with detail</li><li>Quickly adapt to constantly evolving processes of core technology while maintaining detailed notes and updated data sheets that reflect changes</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Previous team management experience (5+ years or more)</li><li>Experience working in an environment that requires strong attention to detail and precision</li><li>Consistent and thorough documentation, and standard operating procedures</li><li>Experience handling hazardous materials and waste management for lab space</li><li>Ability to work in a dry room and a glove box for extended periods of time</li><li>Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time and perform hand intensive repetitive tasks</li><li>Above-average fine manual dexterity and visual acuity</li><li>Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and experience working with team members to overcome technical challenges</li><li>Clear written and verbal skills to logically communicate ideas and thought processes</li><li>Appreciation for and adherence to lab and work safety policies</li><li>Previous powder process and machine (Powder mixing, synthesis process, sieving, classification)</li><li>And/or Previous roll to roll process and machine (slot die, gravure, comma coating, calendering, slitting) experience</li><li>And/or Previous slurry mixing experience (Handling powder, solvent, handling various types of mixers)</li><li>And/or battery cell assembly (Stamping, stacking, JR winding, ultrasonic welding, pouch sealing)</li><li>Previous glovebox/dry room experience</li><li>Previous chemical manufacturing experience</li></ul>Preferred<ul><li>BA/BS in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar field lab science</li><li>Familiarity with analytical tools such as SEM, XRD, TGA, FTIR, DSC, and TGA</li><li>5+ years of work experience in a fast-paced lab or manufacturing environment requiring high accuracy execution of processes or experiments</li><li>Experience of working in a chemical laboratory and handling hazardous materials</li><li>Basic knowledge about chemistry (understanding of difference between acid/base, meaning of pH, and awareness of those risks)</li></ul>Job Type - Full-timeSchedule - Monday to FridayAbility to commute/relocate - Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work<div>Blue Current is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and embraces diversity. We believe that our team is strengthened through hiring and retaining employees with diverse backgrounds, skill sets, ideas, and perspectives. We make hiring decisions based on merit and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex or gender (including pregnancy) gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, marital, veteran, disability status or any other protected category in accordance with applicable law.</div>

Blue Current manufactures silicon elastic composite solid-state batteries for EVs and non-automotive device applications. Blue Current leads with science, data and thoughtful IP across the full solid-state battery solution stack.

Pilot Line Manager

<div>About Blue CurrentBlue Current is the industry leader in the development of silicon solid state batteries. Free of flammable liquid electrolytes, Blue Current’s fully dry, inherently safe batteries significantly reduce risks to human and environmental health while providing a higher-performance alternative to traditional lithium ion batteries. Blue Current’s silicon-based platform is highly adaptable, enabling a cost-effective solution for both the mobility and stationary storage markets. Blue Current’s team works out of its state-of-the-art headquarters and pilot line facility in Hayward, CA. To learn more about Blue Current, Inc., visit <a href="https://bluecurrent.com/">https://bluecurrent.com/</a>.</div>Description As a Pilot Line Manager, you will be focused on producing battery materials and building cells that deliver high energy density, safety, and manufacturability. The Manufacturing Tech Manager needs to manage pilot line technicians, plan and organize cell manufacturing based on the requirement. You will be spending your day leading and creating a supply of materials and/or building cells and then characterizing all to support Manufacturing and R&amp;D team. A background in chemical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or any related field is preferred. This position will offer hands-on, fast paced work on a growing team that has a shared passion to change the energy storage landscape.Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage manufacturing technician team for day-to-day activities to manufacture small and large format battery cells with manual and pilot line from raw material handling to battery formation and cell quality check</li><li>Supporting prototype cell manufacturing, sample cell production and Process engineers’ development work</li><li>Produce various battery components (powders, electrode, assembly)</li><li>Create plan and schedule for manufacturing prototype battery components, cell and sample cells for customers</li><li>Manage raw material, components inventory and create purchasing plan</li><li>Characterize cell materials using with various analytical techniques (e.g. SEM, XRD, TGA, EIS and*CV)</li><li>Provide feedback and discuss characterization results to understand the impact of material&nbsp;properties on cell performance</li><li>Identify areas of improvement in process and machines, work with process engineering team to improve process capability</li><li>Establish and maintain safety work environment and manage hazardous waste and parts cleaning areas working with EH&amp;S manager</li><li>Implement 5S environment, maintain the organization and cleanliness of the laboratory spaces</li><li>Perform frequent preventative maintenance and calibrations on equipment to maintain best operating conditions and functionality working with facility team</li><li>Complete material documentation accurately and timely with detail</li><li>Quickly adapt to constantly evolving processes of core technology while maintaining detailed notes and updated data sheets that reflect changes</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Previous team management experience (5+ years or more)</li><li>Experience working in an environment that requires strong attention to detail and precision</li><li>Consistent and thorough documentation, and standard operating procedures</li><li>Experience handling hazardous materials and waste management for lab space</li><li>Ability to work in a dry room and a glove box for extended periods of time</li><li>Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time and perform hand intensive repetitive tasks</li><li>Above-average fine manual dexterity and visual acuity</li><li>Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and experience working with team members to overcome technical challenges</li><li>Clear written and verbal skills to logically communicate ideas and thought processes</li><li>Appreciation for and adherence to lab and work safety policies</li><li>Previous powder process and machine (Powder mixing, synthesis process, sieving, classification)</li><li>And/or Previous roll to roll process and machine (slot die, gravure, comma coating, calendering, slitting) experience</li><li>And/or Previous slurry mixing experience (Handling powder, solvent, handling various types of mixers)</li><li>And/or battery cell assembly (Stamping, stacking, JR winding, ultrasonic welding, pouch sealing)</li><li>Previous glovebox/dry room experience</li><li>Previous chemical manufacturing experience</li></ul>Preferred<ul><li>BA/BS in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar field lab science</li><li>Familiarity with analytical tools such as SEM, XRD, TGA, FTIR, DSC, and TGA</li><li>5+ years of work experience in a fast-paced lab or manufacturing environment requiring high accuracy execution of processes or experiments</li><li>Experience of working in a chemical laboratory and handling hazardous materials</li><li>Basic knowledge about chemistry (understanding of difference between acid/base, meaning of pH, and awareness of those risks)</li></ul>Job Type - Full-timeSchedule - Monday to FridayAbility to commute/relocate - Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work<div>Blue Current is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and embraces diversity. We believe that our team is strengthened through hiring and retaining employees with diverse backgrounds, skill sets, ideas, and perspectives. We make hiring decisions based on merit and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex or gender (including pregnancy) gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, marital, veteran, disability status or any other protected category in accordance with applicable law.</div>

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