Prototype Build & Test Technician

TAE Power Solutions; Dudley; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

TAE Power Solutions is seeking a Prototype Build and Test Technician to lead the build of battery test properties, from parts procurement to assembly, using CAD references. The role requires strong hands-on skills, HV safety awareness, and the ability to work cross-functionally with design and testing teams at our Dudley site.

You will follow strict safety procedures, interpret CAD drawings to obtain key dimensions, and support process improvements for manufacture while maintaining documentation

Qualifications

• 5+ years in prototype build environment.
• Experience assembling battery packs and modules.
• Strong HV safety awareness and practical hands-on skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead build of battery test properties including packs, modules and cells.
• Obtain parts from stores and build per CAD-based specs.
• Follow SSOW and HSE regulations; maintain clean, safe work area.

Skills

Prototype build

Battery packs

HV safety

CAD interpretation

Mechanical & Electrical

Teamwork

MS Office

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Please note - This role requires the successful candidate to be onsite at our Dudley site 5 days a week.

About Us

TAE Power Solutions (TPS) is the electrification spin-off from TAE Technologies, a leader in nuclear fusion technology. The company is leveraging unique power management technology originally developed for nuclear fusion and applying it in adjacent industries including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and DC Fast Charging for electric vehicles.

About the Role

The Prototype Build and Test Technician is responsible for leading the build of a battery test property system, providing battery systems & supporting testing as and when requested. The role includes obtaining parts from stores, building up a test property using electronic Cad provided and will require a hands on / proactive approach to overcoming build issues based on prototype build. The Test properties typical include Battery pack, module, and cell level assembly. The role demands a highly skilled individual (ideally with a prototype background), driving process efficiency, safety, and identifying design for manufacture improvements. You will be comfortable with developing relationships to work within the HV battery build and testing team and battery design team and deliver a consistent process driven solution.

• Strictly follow facility procedures based on Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) and any other HSE regulation.
• Prototype Build Background, able to follow and interpret basic instruction to develop a finished product
• Ability to use CAD to interpret requirements
• Liaison with cross functional teams to support build & testing requirements
• Support defining Build / Testing set ups, as per Build / Testing specification
• Problem solving capability & provide technical support to engineers
• Ability to monitor and set up testing equipment operating limits according to testing specification
• Liaison with Design teams to feedback lessons learnt from battery build and drive design and process improvement to support design for manufacture.
• Support defining battery build and commissioning processes.
• Perform HV battery electrical and mechanical checks during build, reworks and teardowns.
• Update and maintain the Battery build documentation updated.
• Battery pack preparation for End of Line testing.
• Maintaining the working areas to acceptable cleanliness and organization standards

Required

• At least 5 years experience working within a Prototype Build Environment
• Experience with building, testing and validating battery packs / subpacks & battery modules
• Demonstrate understanding of Battery systems & High voltage safety.
• Good hands-on skills / experience, including ability to interpret CAD to obtain key dimensions, using that information to build / modify as and when required
• Experience within an engineering discipline, mechanical and/or electrical
• Strong people skills with the ability to work individually and cross functional teams
• Good working knowledge of proprietary PC software e.g., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Organized and precise
• Pragmatic approach to working

About Us:

Imagination, skill, and will

At TAE Power Solutions, we design power systems that use less but do more. Systems that charge faster, run stronger, go farther, and last longer. We inspire better ways to move, work, play, and live. The future is electric, because it's powered by TAE.

Confident, collaborative, and creative

We are unwavering in our expertise and knowledge, separating fact from fiction and proof from hypothesis.

You will be a successful member of TAE Power Solutions if you have these traits:

• You are confident in your skills, based on your credentials, technical accomplishments, and positive impact on your teams/organizations.
• You are collaborative and work well within and with teams to approach challenges with respect, transparency, optimism, and confidence to succeed together.
• You are creative, with determination to learn continuously, break new ground, and push the cutting edge.

Note to Agencies: TAE prefers to hire directly and maintains an existing preferred supplier list. We do not accept speculative CVs or referrals from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable

TAE Power Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

We ensure all individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.