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Title:Technical Assistant - Battery Devices (VR/05387)

Date Posted:5th July 2017
Salary/Rate:£22,000 - £24,000 per annum
Location:Godmanchester
Type:Permanent
Contact:Sally
Description:For: Technical Assistant - Battery Devices



Meyer Scott Ref: VR/05387

Godmanchester

Salary: £22,000 - £24,000 per annum

To support the research and development of new technologies within the companies Lighting and Energy Applications Programme (LEAP), in particular the development of state-of-the-art novel batteries / supercapacitors and energy harvesting devices.

The role involves both the fabrication of test devices and the characterisation of these devices with a range of optical and electrical techniques. Duties will include:

• Preparation of redox material inks and pastes for device fabrication.
• Fabrication of devices using solution casting, lamination, vacuum deposition, and printing techniques, to support the evaluation of new redox materials and the development of improved thin and flexible batteries.
• Closely working with other members of the team, develop improved redox material formulations and improved processes for battery fabrication, with the aim to increase performance, reproducibility, and yield.
• Provide regular feedback on materials behaviour, the fabrication process, and any issues which may impact on device performance and reproducibility. Suggest improvements and resolutions.
• Accurately log the details of the fabrication process, using agreed databases.
• Support the materials development program by characterizing the ionic, electrical and mechanical properties of battery materials as required.
• Prepare written reports of any investigations undertaken, and present the results as required.
• Ensure that correct work procedures are followed, and all necessary controls are in operation at all times. Observe all Health & Safety policies and regulations, to ensure best care for your own health and safety, as well as that of others who may be affected by acts of wrongdoing or omissions.
• Work safely, using equipment and safety devices in accordance with training and standard procedures. Highlight any potential improvements to safe working practice.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping locally.


KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Work primarily within the battery project, but also support the wider LEAP (Lighting and Energy Applications Programme) team as required.
• Closely coordinate with the team members and colleagues in general, to share resources and equipment in the cleanrooms and other laboratory environments as efficiently as possible.
• Effectively communicate with all project members at all levels.
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KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED

• Engineering, Physics, or Materials science graduate, preferably with some experience in a high tech R&D or manufacturing environment.
• Strong organisational and excellent communication skills.
• Good manual dexterity and excellent attention to detail.
• Calm and methodical approach to work during busy periods; ability to react quickly and to be flexible regarding changing priorities and unexpected demands.
• Willingness to perform repetitive tasks such as repeated fabrication of baseline devices, as required.
• Ideally, experienced in process optimisation and Design-of-Experiments.
• Self-motivated, able to solve technical problems under one’s own initiative, with a willingness to seek expert assistance when required.
• Experience of working with computer-controlled analytical and fabrication equipment.
• Computer literate with a good working knowledge of MS Excel. Experience of using MS Word and PowerPoint, together with statistical software packages.
• Experience in electrochemistry and/or battery or supercapacitor technology would be a distinct advantage.
• Experience of printing technologies would be a distinct advantage.



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