Title:  R&D Technician

QuantumScape developed the industry’s first anode-less cell design, which delivers high energy density while lowering material costs and simplifying manufacturing. Our innovative battery cell technology can store energy more efficiently and reliably than today’s lithium-ion batteries.

Are you passionate about research and excited about new technologies? Are you eager to improve materials that might make a better future? We are looking for a conscientious and hardworking R&D battery materials technician to join our Electrolyte Development Team to help support our groundbreaking experiments.

Shifts Available:

Shift 4: Sunday- Tuesday and Every Other Saturday from 630pm-630am

Shift 5: Sunday-Tuesday and Every Other Wednesday from 630am-630pm

This position is required to perform these above essential duties and responsibilities onsite at our QS offices. 

Responsibilities:

• In accordance with all safety policies and procedures, you will collaborate with scientists and engineers to support their experiments.
• You will help execute materials processing for R&D experiments.
• You will build ceramic coatings on substrates on R2R coaters and transition them into battery material films using high volume web processing and pouch cells, and QuantumScape proprietary devices per SOPs or with scientists' oversight.
• You will detail daily experiments and communicate completion status using MS Office applications and an internal website.
• You will notice and give feedback for anomalies or unexpected results.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• You are able to handle a dynamic research environment.
• You are ready to learn a range of lab skills.
• You are open and capable to work within a Clean Dry Room environment every day.
• You are flexible and can collaborate on different projects with researchers.
• You are comfortable using software for task completion and logging data.

Minimum Requirements:

You have a minimum of a high school diploma with at least 2 years working in a lab R&D environment or a 2-4 year technical degree program.

You are committed to delivering high quality results and share our real passion for our mission.

You can use basic computer software, including Microsoft Office.

Valued Experiences:

Past experience in a materials or battery lab.

Past experience in web processing

A technical degree in Chemistry, Materials, or Ceramics.

Physical Requirements:

The bulk of the work will be conducted in dry rooms and/or clean rooms.

Working collaboratively with designers and researchers to support their critical development activities.

Compensation/Benefits:

Hourly rate range for this role is $22-36/hr and will be determined by the candidate's experience and educational background. QuantumScape also offers an annual bonus and a generous RSU/Equity package as part of its compensation plan. In addition, we do offer a tremendous benefits plan including employee paid health care, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and other exciting perks.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.