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.

Description:

Are you passionate about research and excited about new technologies? We are looking for a detailed and hardworking R&D technician to join our Research team. As a technician on our team, you'll help support our groundbreaking experiments!

QuantumScape offers an outstanding opportunity to be at the forefront of energy storage technology. By joining our team, you will contribute to groundbreaking research, enabling the development of world-class solid-state batteries. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative setting and is eager to work with hardworking scientists and engineers.

Shift:

Monday through Friday, 8 hour day shift, 5 days per week

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to support their experiments, strictly following all safety policies and procedures.
• Build R&D pouch cells, coin cells, and QuantumScape proprietary devices per SOPs or with scientists' oversight.
• Process and test new materials for R&D experiments.
• Assist with general lab work and support solid-state materials processing experiments.
• Detail daily experiments and communicate completion status using MS Office applications.
• Advise and give feedback for anomalies or unexpected results from experiments.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience required, along with lab R&D experience or technical degree from a 2-4 year program.
• Must have strong communication skills.
• A focus on delivering outstanding results.
• Sharing our real passion for our mission.
• Basic computer software skills, including Microsoft Office and willingness to learn additional specialized programs

Preferred:

• Familiarity with working in a dry room and glovebox.
• Previous experience with handling powders and chemicals in a lab environment.
• Proficiency in tasks requiring attention to detail.
• Adaptability to dynamic research environments.
• Ready to learn a range of lab skills.
• Flexible and can collaborate on different projects with researchers.
• Comfortable using software for task completion and logging data.

We offer a competitive hourly range of $21.54 to $32.88, with the final rate based on experience and education. QuantumScape provides an annual bonus, RSU/Equity package, and comprehensive benefits including healthcare and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

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.