Battery Cell Electrical Test Engineer

Energy Vault; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Vault is looking for a motivated Battery Cell Electrical Test Engineer to develop automated electrical test solutions for solid-state lithium-ion batteries. This role demands strong collaboration and problem-solving skills within a fast-paced, innovative environment. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and a degree in Electrical Engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical testing.
• Experience in test setup/debug and PCB design.
• Prior battery testing and evaluation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop test requirements for battery cell evaluation.
• Design test fixtures and develop software for automated test systems.
• Conduct statistical data analysis and manage test databases.

Skills

Electrical testing

Statistical analysis

Problem-solving

Technical writing

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Battery Cell Electrical Test Engineer to join our team in a fast-paced, innovative environment. You will be responsible for developing and supporting automated electrical test solutions for solid-state lithium-ion battery production. This role involves close collaboration with Operations, Applications, and Product teams and requires strong cross-functional coordination and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and develop test requirements for battery cell evaluation and production.
• Design test fixtures, electrical PCBs, and develop software for automated test systems.
• Implement automated test protocols and perform data acquisition and analysis for Ensurge solid-state batteries.
• Support rapid development and deployment of test solutions for new product introduction, process characterization, and high-volume manufacturing.
• Conduct statistical data analysis and create scripts or tools to manage and maintain test databases.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering (BSEE or higher).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical testing and automated test systems.
• Strong hands-on experience in electrical testing, test setup/debug, and PCB design is a must.
• Solid understanding of statistical analysis techniques and data interpretation.
• Proficiency in test development using Python and/or LabVIEW (preferred).
• Prior experience with battery testing and evaluation (preferred).
• Strong team player with excellent communication and technical writing skills.
• Experience in system-level testing is a plus.