Test Engineer

TÜV SÜD America; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Electric Vehicle and Energy Storage Systems Test Engineer to lead critical testing activities. This role involves conducting a variety of tests to ensure the safety and performance of electric vehicles and energy storage systems. You'll work with advanced technologies and instrumentation, document results meticulously, and collaborate with clients to deliver on-time project outcomes. If you have a passion for innovation and a strong technical background, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the evolving field of energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in testing electric vehicles or energy storage systems.
• Strong proficiency in lithium-ion battery technologies and test method development.
• Ability to analyze large data sets using Python and/or MATLAB.

Responsibilities

• Conduct various tests on electric vehicle and energy storage systems.
• Document test results and ensure compliance with testing standards.
• Innovate testing techniques and support testing staff.

Skills

Testing of electric vehicles

Materials electrochemistry

Lithium-ion battery systems

Test method development

Data analysis using Python

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering

Tools

Battery cyclers

Thermocouples

Infrared cameras

Multimeter

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Position Summary:

The Electric Vehicle and Energy Storage Systems Test Engineer will be responsible for conducting and leading testing activities forelectric vehicle and energy storage systems at the module and pack level. The engineer will adhere to all TÜV SÜD policies and procedures asoutlined in various Corporate Policies and the Employee Handbook.

Responsibilities:

- Conduct passive propagation, external short circuit, overcharge, over discharge, over temperature, various cycling requirements, drop testing, roll over, thermal shock, immersion, crush, post-test tear down, and other relevant tests on electric vehicle and energy storage systems.

- Document all test results using test monitoring sheets, technical reports, processed data, photographs, and videos.

- Utilize a variety of instruments and equipment, including battery cyclers, temperature measurements (thermocouple, thermistor, RTD, infrared cameras), voltage and resistance measurements (cell voltage sense, module/pack with multimeter, various custom data acquisition setups), and instrumentation measurements (pressure transducers, flow meters, CAN bus communications, surveillance cameras).

- Follow testing standards, such as UN 38.3, UN ECE R100.02/03, UL1973, UL2580, IEC 62619, IEC 62620, IEC 60529, ISO 12405, SAEJ 2464, and additional customer-specified test procedures.

- Prepare and follow customer project timelines to ensure on-time delivery of test results and reports.

- Perform product certification assessments

- Perform equipment calibrations per ISO 17025 guidelines

- Validate equipment calibrations are in accordance with their applicable schedules and rangesfor the entire period used for testing

- Commissioning and troubleshooting of test equipment to ensure accurate and reliable test results

- Lead meetings with clients to discuss about project updates and test-specific issues, if applicable.

- Innovate existing and develop new testing techniques and equipment

- Ensure consumable materials comply with applicable requirements

- Support all testing staff by answering questions, providing guidance and resolutions

- Perform project reviews

- Perform Proficiency Testing

- Maintain confidentiality of customers, products tested, and appropriate internal information

- Ensure compliance with established work standards and practices, including the use of all required personal protective equipment (PPE)

- Keep abreast of present and future product requirements, test procedures, instrumentation, technology and TÜV SÜD Canada Engineeringservice capabilities by internal training sessions, external seminars andreading of technical articles.

Qualification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in testing of electric vehicles and/or energy storage systems

- Strong technical proficiency in materials electrochemistry, lithium-ion battery systems and other advanced battery technologies

- Experience in test method development and execution, instrumentation and data acquisition, and safety systems

- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment

- Experience with post-processing and analyzing large data sets using Python and/or MATLAB

- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

- Familiarity with connected area network bus, internet protocol, and RS232

- Ability to work independently and travel occasionally as required

Education:

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Materials Engineering

Physical Requirements:

- Ability to safely handle and operate laboratory equipment.

- Capability to occasionally lift and handle equipment weighing up to 25 lbs

Additional information

Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability and Veteran

TÜV SÜD America, Inc. is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, marital status, genetics, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the following:Labor Law 2025