Summary:

This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of facility infrastructure and prototype production-support equipment, while leading maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities.

Responsibilities:

• Own the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a battery research/manufacturing facility and its supporting infrastructure.
• Maintain and troubleshoot critical facility systems including HVAC, dry rooms, electrical utilities, exhaust/abatement, compressed air, vacuum, and life-safety systems.
• Plan, coordinate, and track preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize uptime and facility reliability.
• Monitor facility performance, identify issues, and drive timely corrective actions to minimize operational disruptions.
• Manage contractors, vendors, facilities personnel, and service providers supporting maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and infrastructure projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and university requirements, including inspections, hazard mitigation, chemical handling, and emergency preparedness.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, maintenance, and manufacturing operations by providing and coordinating required facility utilities and infrastructure.
• Maintain documentation, procedures, training programs, and stakeholder communications regarding facility status, maintenance activities, risks, and operational readiness.

Qualifications:

• Minimum High school diploma or GED
• 3+ years of experience working as a Facilities Technician with technical equipment in a laboratory, manufacturing, or pilot-scale production environment.
• Hands-on experience with equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, or calibration.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical systems and safe operating practices.
• Familiarity with industrial or research safety procedures, including chemical handling, PPE use, hazard identification, and lockout/tagout.
• Comfortable and experienced in working at heights, including inspecting and maintaining rooftop equipment (exhaust fans, chillers, etc.)
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, schematics, and operating procedures.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to be proactive and work independently, manage multiple tasks, and adapt to evolving project needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in engineering technology, mechanical/electrical technology, industrial systems, or related technical field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience working in dry room, cleanroom, or controlled-environment facilities.
• Experience maintaining pilot-scale or industrial machinery (mixers, coaters, vacuum systems, pumps, mechanical and electrical systems).
• Certification or formal training in maintenance, safety, or industrial systems.