Purpose of the Role

The Quality Technician ensures product quality throughout the battery manufacturing process by performing inspections, measurements, and data logging at critical process steps (mixing, coating, calendaring, slitting, assembly, formation). Working directly on the prototyping line, this role maintains product conformity, prevents defects from progressing downstream, and provides immediate feedback to operators and engineers. 

You will work in controlled environments such as dry rooms, supporting continuous, high accuracy production of electrodes and cells.roomsaccuracy production of electrodes and cells. 

The role is located in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, and requires full onsite presence. 

Key Responsibility Areas

Incoming materials checks 

• Control goods in process and release materials to the prototyping facility 

• Follow SOPs to perform routine analysis on battery materials and components, e.g. titrations, Karl-Fischer (moisture analysis), sample purity, surface area (BET), particle size (PSA) 

• Liaise with advanced characterisation teams to solve any issues that may arise 

• Robust reporting of data  

• Support maintenance of characterisation equipment 

In Process Quality InspectionProcess Quality Inspection 

• Perform inline quality checks on electrode and cell components including; rheology, Hegmann gauge coat weight, surface defects (scratches, pinholes, contamination), width, alignment, and edge quality 

• Approving passing of work-in-progress on from one operation to the next. 

Safety & Compliance 

• Follow all safety rules, including handling of chemicals (e.g., NMP, electrolytes) and operation within humidity controlled rooms.controlled rooms. 

• Adhere to LOTO procedures, emergency response protocols, and PPE requirements. 

• Maintain high standards of housekeeping (5S) within the production area.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in in-line Quality Control techniques  

• Ability to follow detailed written instructions and SOPs.  

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.  

• Comfortable working in dryroom or cleanroom environments.  

• Computer skills for data entry and operation of characterisation equipment.

Role Specific Qualifications/Certifications 

This role is ideal for a candidate starting their career from a scientific degree, or who has worked in a prototyping or production facility, or in scientific facilities on characterisation equipment 

What you’ll get…

As a new and evolving company, we offer a competitive and flexible benefits package that includes private healthcare, bonuses, enhanced parental leave, and wellbeing support through Yulife. We're committed to promoting work-life balance and employee wellbeing. As part of Tata Sons, you’ll be working in a fast-growing environment, contributing to the development of the UK’s largest battery manufacturing facility and shaping the future of a new organisation.

Agratas fosters an inclusive environment where employees can be their authentic selves. We believe that individuals perform best when supported and content in their workplace. Committed to diversity, we welcome applicants of all races, genders, sexualities, and abilities. If candidates require reasonable adjustments or have preferences regarding the assessment process, they are encouraged to communicate these needs to the Talent Acquisition team.