Catalyzing a cleaner future.

ESS is a globally recognized leader in sustainable energy storage and is consistently identified as one of the most innovative and exciting technology players in energy storage. Trading on the NYSE (GWH), ESS is poised to be one of the fastest growing energy technology companies in the world, with projects already across 4 continents. The ESS vision is about enabling the decarbonization of the grid by enabling us to achieve up to 100% of our electricity from clean, sustainable renewable energy. These are ambitious goals, and we are pursuing them with passion. At ESS, we are leading the energy transition, creating the sustainable energy solutions of the future to help individuals, businesses and communities change energy into lasting value.

ESS is looking for a motivated and hard-working Lab Technician to join our team. This position works directly with R&D Engineers and Scientists for new product introduction, providing testing support, equipment maintenance, and organization of engineering labs.

What you’ll do at ESS:

• Assemble test fixtures, test stands, and battery modules following directions from engineers.
• Perform maintenance of and repairs to test fixtures, test stands and lab equipment

• Mechanical build/fixes
• Plumbing build/fixes
• Simple electrical wiring
• Sensor replacement and calibration
• Chemical cleanup (acids/bases, non-hazardous salts)

• Operate test and related equipment following directions from engineers.

• Monitor tests, records data, and summarizes/reports for engineers as directed.
• Install and operate electronic and hydraulic instrumentation for generating test data.
• Provide general support of operations to other work groups based on level of experience.
• Maintain lab cleanliness, organization, and a safe working environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions.

What you bring to the table:

Minimum requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by technical school or appropriate college courses.
• 2 years of working experience in a developmental lab or 2 years of mechanical assembly, repair or maintenance of mechanical equipment is required.
• Familiar with data collection and entry (MS Excel or other).
• Canwork from standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with a small, dynamic team.
• Comfortable working with chemicals.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted.

We’d love to see:

• Working knowledge of lab instrumentation and data acquisition.

Benefits of working at ESS:

In addition to the value of working with and helping grow a global reaching clean technology, ESS offers a comprehensive health insurance plan (medical, dental, vision), FSA and HSA accounts, 401k with company match, flexible time off (FTO), and 8 paid holidays.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are open to considering every qualified candidate who is eligible and legally authorized to work in the United States on a full or part-time basis, without a need for sponsorship.