Assembly Technician

Allye Energy Limited; Ruislip; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the energy storage sector as a technician, where you'll assemble battery systems and contribute to innovative projects. Collaborate with a multifunctional team to enhance production quality and efficiency while ensuring safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• Experience with HV/LV AC/DC systems operating at 50 V or more.
• Ability to diagnose and repair faulty components.

Responsibilities

• Build HV energy storage systems and sub-assemblies.
• Perform HV battery electrical and mechanical checks and testing.
• Investigate and repair faults on high voltage battery systems.

Skills

Assembly

Electrical Components

Communication

Team Player

Education

Eligible to work in the UK

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

Are you an experienced technician who has experience of assembling battery systems and sub-assemblies? Ideally you come from an automotive background and can demonstrate your hands-on mechanical and electrical skills.

In this role you will work as part of the Allye Production Team producing our energy storage systems. You will be working in a small multifunctional team where you are empowered to improve the way they do things; particularly around quality, cost control, productivity and safety. You will follow and update build work instructions using various types of manual or semi-automated tools, tracking assembly steps using our ERP system.

This is an exciting role that offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of an emerging industry and make a lasting impact on the future of energy storage.

Responsibilities

• Achieve the daily/annual volume throughput
• Build HV energy storage systems including:
  • Sub-assemblies
  • Battery pack pre-assembly
  • Battery cooling system assembly
  • Build of electromechanical sub-assemblies
  • Install PCBs and electrical harnesses
• Manual fabrication and modification of components using workshop equipment
• Perform HV battery electrical and mechanical checks and testing
• Investigate, diagnose and repair faults on high voltage battery systems
• Daily health checks, equipment/rig maintenance and fault diagnostics
• Strictly follow HV battery prototype build procedures based on SSOW
• Follow and manage health and safety requirements of the assembly area
• Ensure stations are kept clean and tidy throughout production area
• Develop build process and build work instructions
• Produce parts and material requirements lists for procurement activities
• Complete and maintain all build system documents and ERP system logs
• General HQ assistance, taking delivery of items, stores work, ordering equipment

Qualifications

• Previous manual and automated assembly manufacturing experience
• Experience with HV/LV AC/DC systems operating at 50 V or more
• Experience working with electrical components, PCBs, and wiring looms
• Ability to follow work instructions for component assembly inc. wiring, soldering
• Review build instructions and spot faults or inconsistencies.
• Ability to diagnose, assess and repair or replace faulty components/assemblies
• Proficient and confident with various hand tools and power tools.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with computer software and basic computer skills
• Self-motivated and a great team player
• Eligible to work in the UK with a valid driving license

A bonus if you have

• Experience working with Automotive or EV systems
• Good mechanical and electrical skills, including fabrication, machining, soldering
• Have hands-on experience of the assembly of high voltage batteries
• Knowledge of battery system technology including cell chemistries, BMS etc.
• Experience with single and 3-phase electrical supply in industrial and residential.
• Knowledge of basic communication protocols including CAN and RS232.
• Forklift training
• Health & Safety qualifications (e.g. IOSH Managing Safely, SMSTS)