Senior Pilot Maintenance Technician

About Blue Current

Blue 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.

Summary

Are you a machine maintenance technician who is passionate about clean energy? Have you worked in the battery, fuel cell, solar, electronic materials or other high-speed process manufacturing industries? Are you hungry for a role where you will have an immediate impact across the company and in the industry? Batteries are the single most critical part of the new energy economy for EVs, grid storage, consumer electronics and IoT. Blue Current has developed a solid-state battery solution that exceeds the best batteries in the industry. The company is well funded and has a deep IP portfolio with dozens of patents granted and pending. Now we need you to drive the next level of innovation in our cell manufacturing process.

Role Description

This role is critical in maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing specialized equipment used in our pilot-scale and R&D-scale all solid-state battery production facility. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical skills, experience with automated manufacturing systems, and a commitment to safety in a high-tech manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on all solid-state battery manufacturing equipment including small-scale to pilot-scale machines for powder processing systems, electrode process, cell assembly lines, and glove boxes.
• Conduct routine inspections, cleaning, and calibration of precision manufacturing tools.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems to minimize downtime.
• Replace worn components, seals, filters, and other consumable parts.
• Maintain detailed maintenance logs and equipment history records.
• Communicate effectively with machine suppliers for troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
• Assist in equipment setup and changeover procedures for different product configurations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement equipment improvements and modifications.
• Participate in root cause analysis for equipment failures and process deviations.
• Support installation and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain expertise in handling specialized materials used in all solid-state battery manufacturing.
• Follow lockout / tagout procedures and other safety protocols.
• Participate in safety training and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain controlled atmosphere environments and inert gas handling systems required for solid-state processing.
• Update equipment documentation, drawings, and standard operating procedures.
• Track spare parts inventory and coordinate with procurement for equipment needs.
• Provide technical input for equipment specifications and vendor evaluations.

Qualifications

Education & Certifications

Experience

Technical Skills

Personal Attributes

Preferred Qualifications

Working Conditions

Job Type

Full-time

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Salary Range

$35—$43.75 USD

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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