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Battery Test Technician

ESSWilsonville, Oregon, United StatesOnsite

Catalyzing a cleaner future.


At ESS (NYSE: GWH), our mission is to accelerate global decarbonization by providing safe, sustainable, long-duration energy storage that powers people, communities, and businesses with clean, renewable energy anytime and anywhere it’s needed. As more renewable energy is added to the grid, long- duration energy storage is essential to providing the reliability and resiliency we need when the sun is not shining and the wind is not blowing. Our technology uses earth-abundant iron, salt, and water to deliver environmentally safe solutions capable of providing up to 12 hours of flexible energy capacity for commercial and utility-scale energy storage applications.

Established in 2011, ESS Inc. enables project developers, independent power producers, utilities, and other large energy users to deploy reliable, sustainable long-duration energy storage solutions. For more information visit www.essinc.com. ESS is seeking a motivated Battery Test Technician to join our team. Our current program scope involves the design, construct, and test of large-scale redox flow batteries. Prepare, assemble and QC battery components, following procedures and prints.

What you’ll do at ESS.


  • Construct flow batteries of various sizes and capacities, working from written and verbal descriptions  
  • Document all design issues and manufacturing improvement suggestions
  • Construct mechanical assemblies, such as battery test stations, battery prototypes and reliability test bays, and perform checkout and troubleshooting functions
  • Collect and evaluate operating data, troubleshoot, conduct on-line equipment adjustment
  • Present test results to the engineering team for continuous improvements
  • Participate in the processing of materials and preparation of electrolytes for flow batteries from lab scale to semi-automated processes
  • Edit assembly documentation and test procedures
  • Focus on work area safety, cleanliness, material usage and organization

What you bring to the table.


Minimum requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Mechanical knowledge of piping systems 
  • Ability to build complex mechanical assemblies with little instruction
  • Hands on technical background
  • Attention to detail and the ability to work with a minimum amount of supervision are critical
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with a small, dynamic team responsible for product development

We’d love to see:

  • Experience with chemical processes/chemistry a plus.

Benefits of working at ESS.


In addition to the value of working with and helping grow a global reaching clean technology, ESS offers Company assisted medical, dental and vision, 401k with Company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), a generous PTO accrual, 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.Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.#LI-BL1

Life at ESS

Thrive Here & What We Value1. ESS is committed to creating sustainable energy solutions for the future. | 2. ESS values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. | 3. ESS offers competitive benefits such as Company assisted Health insurance, Approved PPE Reimbursement, Medical & Dental; Flex spending account; 8 paid holidays; 401K, and a competitive PTO accrual.</s> | 21. Company Assisted Medical, Dental and Vision Care | 22. Flexible Spending Account | 23. 8 Paid Holidays | 24. Competitive PTO Accrual | 25. Approved PPE Reimbursement</s> | 1. Clean Technology | 2. Decarbonization of the Grid | 3. Sustainable Energy Solutions | 4. Innovation and Excitement in Energy Storage | 5. Global Reach</s> | 1. Catalyzing a cleaner future | 2. Globally recognized leader in sustainable energy storage | 3. Pursuing ambitious goals with passion | 4. Leading the energy transition, creating sustainable energy solutions of the future to help individuals, businesses and communities change energy into lasting value</s> | 1. Accelerating global decarbonization by providing safe, sustainable, longduration energy storage that powers people, communities, and businesses with clean, renewable energy anytime and anywhere it’s needed. | 2. Established in 2011, ESS Inc. Enables project developers, independent power producers, utilities, and other large energy users to deploy reliable, sustainable longduration energy storage solutions. | 3. Our technology uses earthabundant iron, salt, and water to deliver environmentally safe solutions capable of providing up to 12 hours of flexible energy capacity for commercial and utility-scale energy storage applications.</s> | 17. Company Assisted Medical, Dental and Vision | 18. 401k with Company Match | 19. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) | 20. Generous PTO Accrual | 21. 8 Paid Holidays</s> | Accelerating global decarbonization by providing safe, sustainable long duration energy storage solutions | Enabling project developers, independent power producers, utilities, and other large energy users to deploy reliable, sustainable long-duration energy storage solutions | Using earth-abundant iron, salt, and water to deliver environmentally safe solutions capable of providing up to 12 hours of flexible energy capacity for commercial and utility-scale energy storage applications.</s> | 1. Accelerating global decarbonization by providing safe, sustainable longduration energy storage solutions | 2. Emphasizing environmentally safe solutions capable of providing up to 12 hours of flexible energy capacity for commercial and utilityscale energy storage applications. | 3. Providing reliable, sustainable longduration energy storage solutions to project developers, independent power producers, utilities, and other large energy users.</s> | 1. Decarbonization of the Grid | 2. Sustainable Energy Solutions | 3. Clean Technology | 1. ESS is a globally recognized leader in sustainable energy storage. | 2. ESS is consistently identified as one of the most innovative and exciting technology players. | 3. ESS is poised to be one of the fastest growing energy technology companies in the world, with projects already across 4 continents. | 4. The ESS vision is about enabling the decarbonization of the grid by achieving up to 100% of our electricity from clean, sustainable renewable energy.</s> | 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. | 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. | 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.</s> | Accelerating global decarbonization by providing safe, sustainable, long-duration energy storage that powers people, communities, and businesses with clean, renewable energy anytime and anywhere it’s needed. | Established in 2011, ESS Inc. Enables project developers, independent power producers, utilities, and other large energy users to deploy reliable, sustainable long-duration energy storage solutions. | Our technology uses earth-abundant iron, salt, and water to deliver environmentally safe solutions capable of providing up to 12 hours of flexible energy capacity for commercial and utility-scale energy storage applications.</s> | 1. 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. | 2. ESS is poised to be one of the fastest growing energy technology companies in the world, with projects already across 4 continents and an upcoming public offering. | 3. 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. | 4. 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.</s> | Accelerating global decarbonization by providing safe, sustainable, long-duration energy storage that powers people, communities, and businesses with clean, renewable energy anytime and anywhere it’s needed. - Established in 2011, ESS Inc. Enables project developers, independent power producers, utilities, and other large energy users to deploy reliable, sustainable long-duration energy storage solutions. - Our technology uses earth-abundant iron, salt, and water to deliver environmentally safe solutions capable of providing up to 12 hours of flexible energy capacity for commercial and utility-scale energy storage applications.</s> | Established in 2011, ESS Inc. Enables project developers, independent power producers, utilities, and other large energy users to deploy reliable, sustainable long-duration energy storage solutions.</s> | 2. Providing safe, sustainable, longduration energy storage solutions | 3. Collaborating with crossfunctional teams to ensure system integration processes and test procedures address full system requirements.</s> | ESS is committed to safety and empowered to build a safe work environment for everyone. | ESS values honesty, integrity, and transparency above all else. | ESS is inclusive and celebrates the diversity of their team, leveraging collective genius and experience. | ESS builds products that are catalyzing the clean energy future and enabling customers to achieve their clean energy vision. | ESS reflects commitment in their workspace by continually working to reduce environmental impact. | ESS strives for excellence in everything they do.</s> | 2. ESS is consistently identified as one of the most innovative and exciting technology players in energy storage. | 4. 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. | 5. 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.</s> | ESS cares about your health and safety therefore strongly encourages all our employees to get vaccinated and remain current with your COVID vaccine. Learn more at cdc.gov/coronavirus.</s> | 1. Emphasis on Sustainability and Decarbonization of the Grid | 3. Innovative and Exciting Technology Player in Energy Storage | 4. Value of Working with and Helping Grow a Global Reaching Clean Technology</s> | Accelerating global decarbonization by providing safe, sustainable long-duration energy storage solutions | Mission is to provide clean, renewable energy anytime and anywhere it’s needed | Values work area safety, cleanliness, material usage, and organization</s> | Passion for Clean Energy | Desire to Help Spearhead the Electrification of the Global Energy Grid</s> | 21. Accelerating Global Decarbonization | 22. Providing Safe, Sustainable, LongDuration Energy Storage | 23. Enabling Project Developers, Independent Power Producers, Utilities, and Other Large Energy Users to Deploy Reliable, Sustainable LongDuration Energy Storage Solutions | 24. Established in 2011, ESS Inc. | 25. Mission is to Accelerate Global Decarbonization by Providing Safe, Sustainable, LongDuration Energy Storage that Powers People, Communities, and Businesses with Clean, Renewable Energy Anytime and Anywhere it’s Needed.</s> | Patented technology uses earth-abundant iron, salt, and water to deliver environmentally safe solutions capable of providing up to 12 hours of flexible energy capacity for commercial and utility-scale energy storage applications. | Ambitious goals to achieve up to 100% of electricity from clean, sustainable renewable energy | Leading the energy transition, creating sustainable energy solutions of the future to help individuals, businesses and communities change energy into lasting value.</s>
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