Battery Lab Engineer

About the Role

The Engineer - Battery Lab is responsible for performing testing and evaluations on military and aerospace products to the provisions of U.S., Canadian and other international product standards; writing reports; and communicating with clients. Ability to travel up to 25%.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and determine applicability of standards for the EUT (equipment under test).
• Wear appropriate PPE; including work gloves and steel toe shoes.
• Use proper lifting techniques and equipment to move heavy, oversized samples.
• Perform testing of batteries/battery systems in accordance with standards.
• Operate environmental chambers.
• Document testing using data loggers and photographs.
• Use a schedule to plan testing, evaluations and report writing.
• Develop, set up, and follow established test plans.
• Compile test results during testing. Compile data and product description and compose final reports. Submit report to reviewer for final approval.
• Communicate project status and test results to clients, sales personnel, and management throughout testing.
• Destructive & nondestructive testing of battery cells, packs, modules and systems.
• Disassembling batteries to evaluate components and setup samples for fault testing.
• Support senior engineers in conducting thermal runaway fire tests.
• Assist in test setup, teardown, and cleanup (respirator is required).
• Operate battery cyclers for charge/discharge of batteries.
• Support shipping/receiving of samples.
• Performing electrical calculations and measurements.
• Manage battery projects that are assigned and communicate with clients throughout projects.
• Provide on-going support to clients as needed.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Office expertise
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• No experience required - recent college grads considered
• Valid unrestricted driver’s license and reliable driving record
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established parameters
• Ability to frequently lift 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
• Experience with Battery Lab testing
• Experience using environmental chambers