Scale-Up Engineering Technician

Wildcat Discovery Technologies is seeking a highly motivated Scale-Up Engineering Technician to support the development and scale-up of advanced battery materials. This position will work closely with engineers, scientists, and other technicians to execute pilot-scale manufacturing processes, operate and maintain process equipment, collect process and analytical data, and support continuous improvement of scale-up operations.ResponsibilitiesExecute pilot-scale and large-scale inorganic material processing according to approved procedures, batch records, and experimental plans.Operate scale-up equipment used for processes such as mixing, milling/grinding, filtration, washing, drying, spray drying, calcination, sieving, and powder handling.Prepare raw materials, solutions, slurries, and process intermediates according to specified recipes and procedures.Perform equipment setup, startup, operation, cleaning, shutdown, and routine inspections.Monitor and record critical process parameters such as temperature, pressure, flow rate, mixing speed, milling conditions, and equipment operating parameters, as applicable.Collect representative in-process and final-product samples for analytical testing.QualificationsWorking knowledge of chemical laboratory and/or pilot-scale manufacturing operations.Ability to safely operate and troubleshoot mechanical and chemical-processing equipment.Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to work hands-on with process equipment.Understanding of basic chemical handling and laboratory safety practices.Ability to follow detailed SOPs, work instructions, batch records, and experimental plans.Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation and data integrity.Education & ExperienceAssociate’s or Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, engineering technology, or a related scientific/technical discipline preferred.Relevant hands-on laboratory, pilot-plant, manufacturing, or chemical-processing experience may be considered in combination with education.1–3 years of relevant laboratory, manufacturing, or process-equipment experience preferred.Compensation depending upon prior experience ranging from $27 to $32 per hour plus benefits