Vehicle Battery Test Engineer

Battery Lab Test Engineer

Battery Lab Test Engineer is responsible for supporting the Design Verification (DV) physical testing, and certification of traction battery pack systems for hybrid and electric vehicles. This is an entry level opportunity to learn the testing environment from an industry leader.

• Provide engineering support for existing electrical test facility
• Work with electrical program teams to ensure facility is capable for future testing
• Work with engineering and program teams to automate existing and future testing capabilities
• Development of test systems with efficient timing and 100% issue/error detection (product or test execution related) with an emphasis on Full Automation / Requester Not Present
• Perform data analysis, generating comprehensive technical reports
• Lead/Support the creation/publication of standardized test methods
• Configuring/Operating/Programming Lynx site automation systems and supplemental site controls and I/O to achieve fully automated testing and 100% error detection/response
• Reviewing and sign‑off of test setups for accuracy and safety
• Analyzing test data for performance/execution issues; develop detection strategies for issues not captured by the site control system; facilitate data delivery to customer
• Providing direction to Test Technicians to aid in the performance of DV testing
• Translating test request requirements into lab executable instructions / test plans
• Assisting technicians in the day‑to‑day execution of testing
• Leading test site troubleshooting efforts
• Developing test equipment / facility upgrade capital project proposals
• Authorizing specification and statement of work documents
• Building financial and business rationale, obtaining cost estimates
• Developing project timing plans
• Managing capital projects, including tracking and managing cost, timing, and equipment installations, leading activities with equipment vendors and skilled trades, and coordinating with Lab Scheduling

• B.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 1 year engineering experience (preferred), or MS degree from an accredited engineering school.
• Battery laboratory test experience preferred.
• An understanding of vehicle powertrain, power supply, and vehicle electrical system operation with an emphasis on High Voltage / HEV / BEV applications.
• Knowledge of data collection and communication systems and their operation (knowledge of AVL Lynx and CAN/Ethernet Communication protocol a plus).
• A working knowledge of instrumentation measurement systems, particularly transducers and their operation – temperature, pressure, fluid flow, etc.
• Demonstrated leadership behaviors and related experience.
• Strong teamwork, analytical, oral, and written skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.

• Ability to handle multiple simultaneous tasks, and adjust to changing requirements.
• High energy, self‑starter, with ability and desire to take responsibility and deliver results with minimal supervision.
• Ability and courage to effectively communicate key issues and recommendations to senior management.
• Ability to work within diverse environments.
• High integrity with good attitude.

• Lifting:
  Less than 50 lbs, 25%
• Climbing: NA
• Crawling: NA
• Special clothing/equipment (wearing):
  Slip‑resistant hardened toe shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection in designated areas, 100%
• Unusual physical requirements:
  Sitting (75%), Standing (50%), Bending (25%), Stooping (25%)
• High noise level:
  Exposure to high noise areas possible in test facility, 25%
• Other: NA

• Location:
  
  Inside, office environment, test lab (100%)
• Extreme temperatures involved: NA
• Hazardous conditions:
  Exposure to test equipment (25%)
• Travel/transportation requirements:
  May require occasional local travel (25%)
• Other: NA

• Office equipment/machines electrically/battery operated:
  Computers, fax machines, copiers, telephones (100%)
• Vehicles, forklifts, etc.: NA
• Tools used in trade:
  Occasional use of hand tools (25%)
• Other: NA

• Work schedule:
  
  Monday through Friday, 7:00AM to 4:00PM (8 hours per day, 5 days per…