Instrumentation Engineer

Instrumentation Engineer Description:

North America Battery Test Lab is seeking an Instrumentation Engineer to develop, supervise fabrication, validate, and deploy high voltage cables and low voltage wiring harnesses for EV battery pack testing. The role is also responsible for instrumentation support in various tests and lab test fixtures development where cabling and wiring is involved. The successful candidate has an opportunity to contribute to a world-class battery lab from the launch stage all the way to full operation.

Initially, the role will be focused on training, documentation, and launch of the lab. The role will be required to complete all needed training and follow all lab safety processes and procedures.

The Instrumentation Engineer is responsible for creating new or reworking existing cabling and wiring harness diagrams, drawings, cut sheets, and interconnection diagrams; specifying cable and wire types and sizes; supervising the in-house build and/or outsourced fabrication; validating the cables and wirings; and ensuring they meet functional, quality, and safety requirements. The role needs to collaborate with the battery pack test team to ensure all cables, wirings, and interface connectors are ready and robust during the test equipment commissioning stage and lab full operation.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Complete required training; follow safety requirements.
2. Support supervisor on tools and material planning and procurement.
3. Support supervisor in updating standard operating procedures/guidelines.
4. Ensure cabling and harness support needs are addressed during installation.
5. Support the commissioning of any new equipment.
6. Keep requestors informed on the status of all cabling and harness requests.
7. Employ best practices in all cable and harness builds.
8. Ensure all cables and harnesses comply with lab safety requirements.
9. Ensure all cables and harnesses meet the highest possible quality standard.
10. Support root cause analysis and resolution on wiring issues uncovered during testing.
11. Proactively work to resolve issues.
12. Ensure all training requirements are kept up to date.

Instrumentation Engineer Requirements:

1. Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
2. Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in product testing in laboratory or manufacturing environments; cabling and wiring experience is preferred.
3. Capable of using CAD for schematics and wiring harness drawing generation.
4. Experience with high voltage, high power system and cabling; familiar with electrical codes and safety requirements.
5. Hands-on skills for building cables and wiring harnesses.
6. Practical skills of common laboratory tools and instruments.
7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
8. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
9. Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
10. Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Preferred Requirements:

1. Experience in automotive wiring design and/or manufacturing.
2. Demonstrated ability to work in a unionized environment.
3. Prior experience or knowledge of ISO 17025 or 9001 accreditation.

Additional Must Haves:

1. Electrical/Electronics background, experience in creating electrical diagrams.
2. Experience in vehicle wiring harness; knowledge of cable sizing, connectors.
3. Hands-on experience in making and modifying wirings.
4. 3 years or more experience.
5. 100% Onsite.
6. Travel: Occasional travel to the US for meetings.