Battery/Fuel Cell Test Technician

ZipRecruiter; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is hiring a Battery/Fuel Cell Test Technician to support EV battery testing in advanced facilities. Candidates should have a strong hands-on skillset and an interest in engineering to thrive in a dynamic environment working with cutting-edge battery technology.

Qualifications

• Experience in batteries or prototyping environment.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a precise approach to tasks.

Responsibilities

• Set up and assist in delivering EV battery tests.
• Conduct pre-test safety checks on customer products.
• Monitor test equipment for solid oxide fuel cells.
• Process test data and generate reports.

Skills

Hands-on practical approach

Attention to detail

Curiosity and eagerness to learn

Understanding of electrical/electronic engineering

Education

Completed relevant engineering apprenticeship

Job description

Job Description

Our client, a leading engineering consultancy delivering innovative solutions that make vehicles and journeys safer, cleaner, and smarter worldwide is currently looking to hire a Battery/Fuel Cell Test Technician. The successful candidate will support the preparation, setup, and safe execution of EV battery testing within advanced battery development facilities.

The Battery/Fuel Cell Test Technician will:

Set up and assist in delivering EV battery tests in BAT and ABDS facilities, performing both electrical and mechanical tasks including instrumentation.
Carry out pre-test safety checks on customer-supplied products and equipment to ensure safe operation.

Operate and monitor customer test equipment for solid oxide fuel cells, including installation, diagnostics, and routine maintenance.
Safely deconstruct test setups and clear down facilities following test completion.
Harvest and process test data, providing basic analysis and generating standard test reports.

Support additional test activities at other locations as needed and work flexibly across day and potential shift patterns.
The Battery/Fuel Cell Test Technician will have:

Experience in batteries (destructive testing) or prototyping environment (building or testing electrical parts)
A hands-on, practical approach with a genuine interest in how things work (e.g., enjoys working on bikes, cars, or similar projects).
Naturally inquisitive and eager to learn, with a strong desire to understand and explore new technologies.

Aptitude in mechanical and/or electrical/electronic engineering.
Meticulous attention to detail and a precise approach to tasks.
Completed a relevant engineering apprenticeship or similar hands-on training.

If you’re practical, curious, and ready to work on cutting-edge battery technology, this could be the role for you. Apply online using an updated version of your CV and a member of the EVera team will be in touch with more details