Test Technician

Enersys Delaware Inc.; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in stored energy solutions is seeking an experienced test technician to join their Advanced Systems Space line. The role involves testing electrically live space flight hardware, ensuring safety protocols, and developing test documentation. Candidates should have a strong background in testing operations and relevant experience in battery test methodologies. This position offers the chance to work on international space missions and impact global projects.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years relevant testing experience.
• Strong background in testing operations and hardware safety.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety of all personnel.
• Maintain and operate test equipment for campaigns.
• Perform electrical and physical testing of battery units.

Skills

Testing Operations

Electrical Test Techniques

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

HNC in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

LabVIEW

DMMs

Oscilloscopes

Job description

EnerSys is the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. EnerSys complements our extensive lines of Motive Power, Energy Systems, and Specialty Power, including Space, Defence, and Aviation, with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products. We continue to grow in our industry by ensuring all employees possess our core values: customer focus, teamwork, engagement, ethics, strong communication skills, and safety consciousness.

This position will be based in our EnerSys Advanced Systems (EAS) Space line of business, which delivers international space missions for satellites, launchers, and interplanetary vehicles. We work with space agencies like NASA and ESA, and support missions including Earth observation, IoT satellite constellations, and navigation systems. This role offers the opportunity to impact people globally.

Job Purpose

Experienced test technician responsible for the safe, detailed testing of electrically live space flight hardware in mission-representative conditions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Ensure health and safety of all personnel, including risk assessments, safety protocols, and PPE adherence.
2. Maintain, control, set up, and operate test equipment for test campaigns.
3. Define, write, review, and complete all test documentation accurately and timely.
4. Develop and review programs for battery tester equipment.
5. Understand safe setup, operation, and maintenance of thermal vacuum chambers.
6. Perform electrical and physical testing of battery units using tools like DMMs and oscilloscopes.
7. Support development testing of electronic and mechanical sub-systems.
8. Manage, calibrate, and define processes for test equipment.
9. Perform mechanical testing such as vibration, shock, and magnetic moment testing in external test houses.

Additional Duties

1. Conduct test campaigns as assigned.
2. Apply relevant standards and process guidelines.
3. Inspect and verify batteries, test harnesses, and breakout boxes.
4. Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities.
5. Possess knowledge of HV battery systems, safety, thermal runaway, and degradation mechanisms.
6. Build, test, and inspect wiring and looms.
7. Utilize battery test methodologies and perform data analysis using MATLAB and LabVIEW.

Qualifications

• HNC level in an engineering subject with a hands-on engineering approach.
• 2-5 years relevant testing experience.
• Valid UK driving license.

Knowledge / Experience

• Strong background in testing operations and hardware safety.
• Knowledge of electrical test techniques and battery test equipment.
• Attention to detail, logical approach, and adherence to testing protocols.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and analyze test data.
• Proficiency in MS Office/Office 365.

Skills / Competencies

• Ambitious, team-oriented, and independent worker.
• Target-driven, flexible, and problem-solver.
• Good communication and adaptability.

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