Senior Battery Test Engineer

Advanced Insulation Systems Ltd; Aberdare; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Enhanced pension contributions

Life insurance 4x annual salary

Cycle to work scheme

Well-being programmes

Job summary

Advanced Insulation Systems Ltd seeks a Senior Battery Test Engineer in Aberdare, UK to lead advanced battery testing programmes across automotive and energy sectors. You will develop and execute testing procedures, report results, and drive cross-functional collaboration with customers and internal teams.

The role requires a BSc in engineering, battery system expertise, CAN tools proficiency, and strong communication to deliver high-quality insights and safe, timely outcomes.

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 setup of integrated vehicle logging systems.
• Proficient in 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 deliver against deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Battery testing

CAN systems

Data analysis

Vehicle networks

Lab equipment

MATLAB/Simulink

Vector

Excel

Education

BSc in Engineering

Tools

Vector

MATLAB/Simulink

C

Excel

Job description

**Senior Battery Test Engineer****Aberdare, UK****Salary up to £60,000.00 per annum DOE** **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 engineering with 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%* Private Medical Insurance* 25 days holiday + bank holidays* Enhanced pension contributions (matched)* Life insurance 4x annual salary* Access to well-being programmes* Cycle to work scheme