A fantastic opportunity for an experienced technician to join LiNa Energy,
a disruptive clean-tech battery technology company,
whose ambition is to significantly contribute to achieving global net-zero targets
LiNa Energy has installed a pilot line in Lancaster which will form the basis of an aggressive scale up plan to bring low cost sodium cells to the market as quickly and as cheaply as possible. We are looking for a hands on individual, keen to work in a renewable energy start up through developing meaningful technologies.
This role is full-time and is based at our science facility in the centre of Lancaster.
Responsibilities
* Work with the Manufacturing team to operate LiNa’s state of the art electrolyte line
* Responsible for managing LiNa’s critical electrolyte processes including: Metal Preparation, Sintering and quality checks
* Day to day maintenance of process equipment
* Work with the manufacturing team to implement appropriate operational solutions to improve quality and throughput
* Production of suspensions for screen printing
* Contribute to team discussions related to developing operational and research solutions
* Understand and adherence to chemical and laboratory work safety principles, operational efficiency, and delivery
Essential Skills and Experience
* 4+ Years Industrial experience in production, ideally working with ceramics or furnaces
* The individual will be reactive, hands on with a great attention to detail
* Keen to develop and become a process owner
Skills and Experience Preferred (but not essential)
* Experience working with screen printers
* Degree in a scientific field
About the employer
* LiNa Energy is commercialising a safe, high-performance, low-cost, solid-state sodium battery technology for stationary storage and transport applications. We work at the cutting-edge of alternative battery technology.
* At LiNa, we strive to create a healthy work environment by placing strong emphasis on teamwork, openness, and communication between all areas of the business. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the technical team and drive LiNa’s cutting edge, disruptive battery technology to full commercialisation.
* LiNa is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
https://lina.energy/
Additional information
* Applicants must have right to remain and work in the UK
* Salary range: LiNa Energy will offer the successful candidate a competitive package that includes pension contributions, private life and medical cover and EMI share options
* Job type: Permanent
* Hours: Full-time
* Location: Based at our Head Office in Lancaster