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Principal Battery Test Engineer (Cells) - South Wales - Battery & Cell Development - £83k

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Job summary

An innovative firm is searching for a Principal Battery Test Engineer to spearhead the development of cutting-edge cell-level battery testing programs. In this pivotal role, you will design and execute testing protocols, ensuring the advancement of next-generation battery technologies. Collaborating with a dynamic team, you will play a vital role in R&D and product development, contributing to the future of energy storage solutions. This position offers a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in a fast-paced environment, making a significant impact on the industry.

Qualifications

Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering required.
Experience in cell-level battery testing in R&D and product validation.

Responsibilities

Lead development and execution of battery testing protocols.
Design bespoke test rigs for electrical and mechanical testing.

Skills

Cell-level battery testing

Electrical testing methods

Mechanical testing methods

Data analysis tools

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Battery test equipment

Safety systems

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Principal Battery Test Engineer (Cells) - South Wales - Battery & Cell Development - £83k

Job Title: Principal Battery Test Engineer – Cell Testing

Sponsorship: Not available for this role

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Battery Test Engineer to lead the design, execution, and development of cell-level battery testing programmes. This hands-on role will involve setting up and delivering both mechanical and electrical testing processes, supporting R&D and product development activities within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in advancing next-generation battery technologies, working within a collaborative team at the forefront of energy storage innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of cell-level battery testing protocols.
Design and set up bespoke test rigs and procedures for electrical and mechanical testing.
Support prototype and product development by generating meaningful test data and analysis.
Define test plans, safety processes, and validation procedures for new technologies.
Ensure accurate data capture, reporting, and root-cause analysis of performance issues.
Liaise with cross-functional engineering teams to feed back results into design and development.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the ongoing improvement of laboratory capabilities.

Required Skills & Experience

Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline.
Significant experience in cell-level battery testing, ideally in both R&D and product validation contexts.
Strong understanding of both electrical and mechanical test methods and instrumentation.
Proven experience setting up and maintaining battery test equipment and safety systems.
Familiarity with test data analysis tools and reporting best practices.
Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive, hands-on approach.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Must have the right to work in the UK – visa sponsorship is not available.

If this is of interest please apply on LinkedIn or email george.taylor@everec.co.uk

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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Industries
Semiconductor Manufacturing

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