Job Description
The Battery Lab Specialist -- Mechanical's primary responsibilities are to design and build different test
tools/fixtures for battery labs. This person will also manage, organize, and perform battery tests at cell
level, module level and pack level. The candidate may have to be ready to response to emergency
events happening for tests/equipment that the candidate is managed
Responsibilities and Duties
- Design, performing engineering CAD model and build different test tools/fixturesfor battery
labs
- Responsible for procurement,setting up, managing, maintaining, and calibrating laboratory
equipment and battery machine shop
- Ownership of HV safety protocolsin battery characterization lab
- Manage multiple complex challenges within a fast-paced environment
- Assist in writing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures
Required Skills & Experience
Education/Experience:
- Associate degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical, aviation/aerospace related fields
- Bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineer, mechanical engineer or relevant
engineering field preferred)
- Demonstrated experience in building a battery lab: equipment installation.
- Working experience with high voltage systems, along with high-voltage safety training
- Working experience in machine shop
- Knowledge in use ofstandard electronics lab toolsincluding DC meters, DC powersupplies
- Experience working with common battery cycling hardware like Arbin, Maccor, Biologic,
Thermal Chambers, Gamry system, or NHR
- Experience with CAD tools, prefer CATIA or Solid works
* Required skills:
- Knowledge ofsafety hazards of working with and electrical and mechanical testing of lithium ion batteries
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in Office 365 Suite
- Careful and meticulous attention to detail, during battery assembly, testing, and data entry
- Ability to work independently and with at team
- Ability to interpret shop manuals, schematics, and work instructions.
* Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
- Occasional: Bending, kneeling, squatting, standing, walking, reaching, overhead reaching, and
fine motor skills
- Maximum occasional lifting: to 30 pounds
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.