Battery Test Engineer

AIS; Aberdare; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus up to 15%

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Matched pension contributions

Life insurance 4x annual salary

Well-being programmes

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

AIS is seeking a Battery Test Engineer to support testing across automotive and related sectors. The role covers setup, execution, reporting, and collaboration with technical teams to deliver reliable test results and insights in a fast-changing environment.

Candidates should have a BSc in engineering, battery test experience, and skills in CAN, data analysis and high voltage automotive systems, with a strong focus on safety and process development.

Qualifications

• BSc in engineering field with professional qualifications.
• Experience with the design, test and build of battery test solutions.
• Experience with electronics and test equipment associated with battery systems.
• Experience with CAN communications systems and setup of vehicle logging integrated systems.
• Able to perform data analysis with standard automation tools such as Vector, MATLAB/Simulink, C and Excel.
• Qualified to work on high voltage DC (automotive) systems.
• Able to prioritise effectively and work as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Set up and execute complex, established testing procedures and engineering services.
• Prepare and deliver clear, accurate reports on technical test results.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure effective test setup and clear requirement alignment.
• Provide technical expertise to line management in the development of new operational capabilities.
• Deliver accurate and timely information to support line management in effective project management.
• Maintain high health and safety standards and develop new procedures.

Skills

CAN communications systems

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Prioritisation

High voltage DC automotive

Electrical testing

Battery test design

Education

BSc in engineering field

Tools

Vector

MATLAB/Simulink

C

Excel

Job description

The role:

AIS as a global leader in testing services, is now further expanding its testing services in and within the automotive and energy sectors. As part of this, AIS is seeking a Battery Test Engineer to service these testing sectors.

What will you do as our Battery TestEngineer?

• Set up and execute complex, established testing procedures and engineering services.
• Prepare and deliver clear, accurate reports on technical test results.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure effective test setup and clear requirement alignment.
• Provide technical expertise to line management in the development of new operational capabilities.
• Deliver accurate and timely information to support line management in effective project management.
• Maintain high health and safety standards within the department, including the development and implementation of new procedures.
• Actively participate in customer testing to deliver reliable results and insights.

What are we looking for in our Battery Test Engineer?

• BSc in engineering field with professional qualifications.
• Experience with the design, test and build of battery test solutions.
• Experience with electronics and test equipment associated with battery systems.
• Experience with CAN communications systems and setup of vehicle logging integrated systems.
• Able to perform data analysis with standard automation tools associated with battery testing (i.e. Vector, MATLAB / Simulink, C and excel).
• Qualified to work on high voltage DC (automotive) systems.
• Able to effectively prioritise in accordance with set deadlines.
• Be a collaborative team player.
• Able to operate calmly within a reactive and changeable delivery environment.

What are the benefits of being our Battery Test Engineer?

• Salary up to £55,000.00 per annum dependingon experience
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme of up to 15%
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Enhanced pension contributions (matched)
• Life insurance 4x annual salary
• Access to well-being programmes
• Cycle to work scheme

Our Vision

AIS is a global leader in the engineering, manufacture and application of insulation and passive fire protection systems, as well as buoyancy and SURF (subsea, umbilicals, risers and flowlines) products. Our advanced materials deliver mission-critical solutions for the energy, industrial, automotive, chemical and marine sectors.

Our vision

Our vision is to be globally recognised as the most technically advanced provider of fire protection, insulation and marine products, working closely with customers to deliver innovative, effective and sustainable solutions.

Our purpose is to make the world a safer place by protecting life, infrastructure and vital assets on land and sea.

Our mission is to harness our skills and knowledge to diversify and grow, combining bold thinking and world class expertise to create a range of products with strong appeal for individual markets, while forming part of an integrated family of solutions.

Who we are

AIS is a global leader in the engineering, manufacture and application of insulation and passive fire protection systems, as well as buoyancy and SURF (subsea, umbilicals, risers and flowlines) products. Our products deliver mission-critical solutions for the energy, industrial, automotive, chemical and marine sectors.

Above all, we are driven by our commitment to meeting our clients’ unique and evolving needs. That’s why we invest 10% of our revenue into R&D year on year: to ensure that we are always a world-class authority when it comes to industry insight and innovation.

We are experts in the manufacture and application of specialised technical coatings - including our syntactic phenolic resin-based foam thermal insulation materials.

From our popular off-the-shelf products to bespoke all-in-one packages, we provide high-performance innovations for the world’s most challenging environments. From design and build to installation and maintenance, our clients count on us to deliver best-in‑class service - and systems that perform, whatever the conditions.

Our values

We are responsible. We use our influence wisely. We own our actions and are answerable for them.

We are perceptive. We bring our experience and expertise to bear, always perceptive in spotting the right opportunities and then making them count.

We are candid. We are open and straight-forward in our dealings with customers and amongst ourselves. We create honest relationships.

We are fearless. There are no old paths to new directions. We believe in innovation and are fearless in our approach to problem solving.

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