Senior Battery Test Engineer

AIS; Aberdare; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £60k

Bonus up to 15%

25 days holiday

Pension contributions matched

Life insurance 4x salary

Well-being programmes

Cycle to work

Job summary

AIS is seeking a Senior Battery Test Engineer to lead the delivery of advanced battery testing programmes across automotive and energy sectors.

You will design, develop and execute complex battery tests, review technical reports, and provide actionable recommendations. You’ll collaborate with cross‑functional teams and customers to ensure proper test setup, data integrity and timely project delivery, while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• BSc in engineering with relevant professional qualifications.
• Experience in design, development, validation and execution of battery test solutions.
• Strong experience with battery systems, associated electronics and laboratory test equipment.
• Experience with CAN communication systems, vehicle networks and vehicle logging systems.
• Data analysis using industry-standard battery testing and automation tools (Vector, MATLAB/Simulink, C and Excel).
• Qualified to work on high voltage DC automotive systems.
• Able to prioritise multiple activities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead setup, development and execution of complex battery testing procedures.
• Prepare, review and present clear technical reports with recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers for test setup and delivery.
• Provide technical leadership to develop new testing capabilities and processes.
• Support project planning, resource allocation and on-time delivery with safety in mind.
• Drive continuous improvement to efficiency, capability and quality.
• Maintain health and safety standards and governance of procedures.
• Lead customer-facing testing activities and deliver high-quality results.

Education

BSc in engineering with relevant qualifications

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 Senior Battery Test Engineer to lead the delivery of advanced battery testing programmes and support the continued growth of these testing sectors.

What will you do as our Senior Battery Test Engineer?

• Lead the setup, development and execution of complex battery testing procedures and engineering services.
• Prepare, review and present clear, accurate technical reports and provide engineering recommendations based on test results.
• Lead collaboration with cross-functional technical teams and customers to ensure effective test setup, requirement alignment and successful project delivery.
• Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise to support the development of new testing capabilities, methodologies and operational processes.
• Support line management with technical planning, resource allocation and project delivery to ensure programmes are delivered safely, on time and to the highest standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across battery testing activities, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, capability and quality.
• Maintain and champion health and safety standards within the department, including the development, implementation and governance of new procedures.
• Lead customer-facing testing activities, providing technical guidance, resolving complex issues and delivering high-quality results and insights.

What are we looking for in our Senior Battery Test Engineer?

• BSc in an engineeringwith relevant professional qualifications.
• Experience in the design, development, validation and execution of battery test solutions.
• Strong experience with battery systems, associated electronics and laboratory test equipment.
• Experience with CAN communication systems, vehicle networks and the setup of integrated vehicle logging systems.
• Proficient in data analysis using industry-standard battery testing and automation tools (e.g. Vector, MATLAB / Simulink, C and Excel).
• Qualified to work on high voltage DC (automotive) systems.
• Able to effectively prioritise multiple activities and deliver against challenging deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

What are the benefits of being our Senior Battery Test Engineer?

• Salary up to £60,000.00 per annum depending on 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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