Battery Analysis Technician

AESC UK; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in battery technology is seeking a Battery Analysis Technician to perform diagnostics and testing on lithium-ion battery products. The role requires collaboration with engineering and R&D teams and adherence to safety standards. Candidates should have relevant experience and strong analytical skills, along with a desire to drive product quality improvements.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced life assurance

Enhanced pension scheme

Flexible working for office roles

Cycle to work scheme

Employee referral scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in chemical or performance/validation laboratory.
• Knowledge of handling materials according to safety regulations.
• Experience with IATF16949, ISO 9001 & VDA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and analysis on lithium-ion battery cells and components.
• Identify root cause of deviations in performance or characteristics.
• Liaise with stakeholders to maintain AESC product quality.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Knowledge of Li-ion battery

Electrochemical analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific or engineering discipline

Job description

Department: QA (Quality)

Location: Sunderland

Compensation: £30,736 - £33,000 / year

Description

The role of the Battery Analysis (BA) Technician is to carry out diagnostics, inspection and analysis on battery cells, modules and packs to assess adherence of product to specification and identify root causes of faults. This role combines electrochemical testing, materials science, and hands-on techniques to correlate observations with performance. The BA Technician supports the delivery of product and after sales services to AESC customers that fulfil all the performance, safety and quality criteria set by customers. Additionally, the BA Technician will work closely with engineers, manufacturing, quality assurance, R&D teams and customers to correlate findings with production, inspection and testing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform testing on lithium-ion battery cells and components to evaluate key performance indicators or material properties.
• Analyse battery cells/modules/packs that have exhibited performance or characteristics that deviate from specifications and identify root cause of deviations.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support or conduct analysis, offer insights and ensure AESC product quality is maintained at all times.
• Travel to customer or AESC sites in UK and Europe to carry out on site analysis in AESC product performance or support troubleshooting activities.
• Conduct electrochemical analysis on battery components (e.g., anodes, cathodes, and electrolyte).
• Prepare and present analysis results to engineers, manufacturing and management, providing detailed feedback on analysis findings, materials behavior and test outcomes.
• Adhere to safety standards to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment.
• Ensure that laboratory working environment remains organised, tidy, safe and suitable for producing high quality analysis outputs.
  
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred but not required) in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline.
• Previous experience in either a chemical or performance/validation laboratory with focus on handling of materials according to safety regulations.
• Knowledge of Li-ion battery or Li-ion battery materials.
• Experience in data analysis, interpretation and reporting.
• Experience with IATF16949, ISO 9001 & VDA preferred.
• Experience working with high voltage devices is advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Full driving license and ability to travel at short notice (including extended periods overseas).
  
  
  

AESC Benefits

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase / sell scheme
• Enhanced life assurance
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity / paternity pay
• Dental plan
• Summer and Christmas savings club
• Flexible working *office roles
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pay based appraisal
• Employee referral scheme
• Discounted gym membership