QA Lab Technologist
AESC
- Location
- Onsite (Smyrna, Tennessee)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid Level
About the role
FIXX Energy, a battery manufacturer in Smyrna, TN, is seeking a QA Lab Technologist to ensure product safety and quality. The role involves testing battery components, analyzing defects, and collaborating with engineering to drive continuous improvement in energy storage solutions.
Skills
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401k with match
- Life insurance
- Short term disability
- Long term disability
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
Perks
- Tuition reimbursement
Full job details
General information
Description & Requirements
Fixx Energy LLC is looking to add a QA Lab Technologist to our team in Smyrna, TN.
- Full-Time
- On-site
- Tuesday-Friday 8:00PM-6:30AM
About FIXX Energy
FIXX Energy is a battery manufacturer headquartered in Smyrna, Tennessee, operating one of the most established LFP battery production facilities in the United States. The site’s history traces back over a decade as a cornerstone of early U.S. EV battery manufacturing, representing a foundation of deep technical expertise and large-scale operational experience. Building on this heritage, FIXX Energy is evolving the platform into a modern, flexible manufacturing business serving the fast-growing energy storage market. The company is focused on delivering high-performance battery cells and solutions and modernizing the American grid—delivering resilient, intelligent power infrastructure that enables the next era of human connection, AI, and advanced manufacturing. By combining proven manufacturing capability with a forward-looking product and market strategy, FIXX Energy is positioned to be a key enabler of the electrified, resilient energy systems of the future.
About the Role:
As a QA Lab Technologist, you will perform daily testing and inspections on batteries and components to ensure the highest standards of safety and product quality. Reporting to the Quality Supervisor, you will partner with Quality Engineering to investigate manufacturing and warranty concerns, using your technical expertise to evaluate quality issues and drive continuous improvement.
What You Will Do
- Operate, maintain, and calibrate advanced laboratory equipment, including HPLC, GC-MS, ICP-OES, SEM, CT scanners, cycle testing equipment, and optical/digital microscopes.
- Prepare and analyze samples utilizing wet chemistry methods and perform routine quality checks on various battery components.
- Analyze materials and finished products to confirm strict conformance to technical specifications.
- Conduct rigorous failure analysis on manufacturing defects and warranty parts to identify root causes.
- Resolve complex technical issues, develop alternative solutions, and provide actionable recommendations for current operations and future development.
- Present findings and influence leadership on specific strategic recommendations regarding operations and product development.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Your performance will be measured against several critical indicators. Your ability to successfully complete quality testing with a variety of instrumentation will be a key performance indicator. Additionally, your contribution to the Quality Engineering Team’s judgment of quality defects will be closely monitored. We will gauge your success in fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment through team performance and the successful implementation of creative solutions. These KPIs are designed to align with our organizational goals and ensure your impactful contributions to our ongoing success.
Career Growth Opportunities
You will have the opportunity to embark on a dynamic career path within the QA organization with abundant growth possibilities. We are committed to fostering the professional development of our employees, and your journey with us will be marked by ongoing learning and advancement. Our organization believes in recognizing and nurturing talent from within, providing a clear trajectory for career growth. As you demonstrate your skills and contribute to our collective success, doors will open for expanded responsibilities, leadership roles, and the chance to work on increasingly complex and impactful projects. We encourage a culture of continuous learning, offering various training programs, mentorship opportunities, and access to resources that empower you to chart your course within the company. Your success is our success, and we are dedicated to supporting your career aspirations every step of the way.
Your Team
You will be reporting directly to the QA Supervisor, who brings years of experience is battery manufacturing quality. You will collaborate closely with a group of dedicated professionals, each contributing their unique skills and expertise to our collective success. Currently, the team consists of talented individuals in roles such as Quality Engineer, QA Lab Technologist and QA Technologist, fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead, mentor, and collaborate with your colleagues to drive impactful results. Our team values creativity, initiative, and a collaborative spirit, and we look forward to welcoming you to this dynamic work family where your contributions will play a vital role in achieving our common goals.
What We Offer
Welcome to FIXX Energy, where you will have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to have an influence. We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission.
We offer:
- An inclusive work environment that fosters professional and personal development.
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401K with company match
- Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)
- Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays
- Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)
- Tuition reimbursement
Application Process
Following the submission of your application, we are committed to providing timely responses to all applicants, though response times may vary depending on the volume of submissions. If you do not receive an immediate response, please rest assured that this in no way reflects on the quality of your candidacy. Your application will be retained in our files, and we may reach out to you for future roles that align with your skills and interests. As our organization experiences rapid growth, we appreciate your patience in this process. We are actively working each day to enhance our application procedures to ensure a smoother and more efficient experience for all applicants. Thank you for your understanding and enthusiasm for joining our dynamic team.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At FIXX Energy, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Physical Demands
- Work within a climate-controlled, highly automated facility with established safety protocols, moderate noise levels, and a concrete floor layout.
- Ability to stand, walk, and climb frequently throughout the shift to support floor operations for extended periods; ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
- Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.
Work Environment
The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate in an office, on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.
Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others.
The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified. Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background check. FIXX Energy LLC is a drug-free workplace.
What You Need
- Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, etc.)
- Two or more years of manufacturing or other laboratory experience
- Experience with lab equipment such as GCMS, HPLC, ICP-OES, and microscopes
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite of software
- Understands and follows all standards of IATF16949, VDA 6.3 quality standards, and ISO14001 environmental standards.
What is “Nice to Have”?
- Experience reporting and presenting on technical laboratory results
- Experience maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment
- Experience with CT or X-ray operation and analysis is a plus