Battery Manufacturing Technician

Seeking Battery Manufacturing Technician with at least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment to support our team operating cell assembly equipment, building production orders, and participating in cell testing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Qualified Candidates will be able to support the following:

• Follow work instructions for assembly of battery cells, operation of semi-automated pouch cell assembly pilot line, testing of battery cells, additive manufacturing equipment, and general assembly
• Prepare chemical solutions and mixtures
• Make and report detailed observations from the work described above
• Setup standard test apparatus for cell and/or battery testing
• Help maintain battery cell production and test equipment.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues using resources such as engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, technical specifications, and instruction manuals
• Regularly work in a dry room (≤-40°C dew point) environment
• Work with mechanical design and machining staff to produce new tooling and fixtures for battery production equipment
• Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives
• Commitment to safety protocols and the ability to work in a safe manner
• Execute with a strong attention to detail

To be successful in CRG Defense’s corporate culture, Qualified Candidates must also be able:

• Perform in the dynamic environment of a growing small business by adapting to changing needs
• Communicate and collaborate in a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented environment
• Apply proactive and reactive problem-solving skills: Be a self-starter
• Apply a get-it-done, and get-it-done-right mindset coupled with attention to detail

Requirements

• Exclusive US citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years industry experience in a manufacturing environment preferred or 3 years in battery manufacturing

Benefits

Eligible employees of CRG Defense have access to a wealth of health, wellness, and work-life balance benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO: 5 weeks of annual paid time off

• Paid holidays (federal holiday schedule)

• Family-friendly schedule flexibility

• Health savings account (HSA)

• Flexible savings account (FSA)

• Short- and long-term disability

• Group term life

• Voluntary term life

• 401(k) retirement account with employer match contribution

• Wellness incentive opportunities

• Free coffee and soft drinks in the office

• Social events

• Free parking

Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000 depending on experience

OUR COMPANY

CRG Defense, near Dayton, Ohio, is an Aerospace and Defense company that develops and delivers innovative, customer-focused technology solutions.

When you join our dynamic and rapidly-growing organization, you will collaborate closely within our multi-disciplinary team of Engineers and Scientists to rapidly develop and demonstrate innovation across a broad range of technology areas, including our core business areas:
Aerospace Systems
quiet electric propulsion; electric aircraft systems; design-build-fly prototypes
Power and Energy
battery technology; portable power systems; power conversion, management, and distribution; vehicle electrification
Advanced Materials and Manufacturing
composite design and fabrication; high temperature material and process development
Human, Health and AI
Patient care; wearables; environment monitoring and protection, and ML/AI development

The environment is dynamic but highly flexible with many exciting problem-solving opportunities and room to define future areas of technical growth for the organization.

We are expanding our battery production capabilities and are seeking a technician to support our transition from R&D to production. As a manufacturing technician you will work on next generation battery cells to support the challenging performance demands of our warfighters. You will leverage your experience to work with our engineering team to operate cell assembly equipment, build production orders, and participate in cell testing. You will work closely with engineering and quality teams to ensure process repeatability, safety, and continuous improvement. This position requires a high level of independent thought and execution combined with good communication and collaboration skills.

WHO ARE WE?

CRG Defense’s multidisciplinary team has successfully tackled our customers’ most challenging problems with discipline, creativity and flexibility in core business areas including aerospace systems, power and energy, advanced materials and manufacturing, and Human, Health, and AI. This has resulted in CRG Defense being recognized as a leader in innovation, in technology commercialization, and in providing a work environment that is deeply rewarding. Because of the nature of our work, exclusive U.S. citizenship is required for employment, and employees may be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance. To learn more about us, please visit: www.CrgDefense.com.

OUR VALUES

Our employees are our most important assets. Our team mentality is key to our success. We value:

-Honesty and Integrity

-Respect and Dedication

-Innovation and Collaboration

-Humility, Agility, and Will

We run fast but value work-life balance and flexibility. Our entrepreneurial / intrapreneurial mindset fosters our growth.

CRG Defense is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.