Battery Test Engineer

Teledyne Technologies; Sparks Corner (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Competitive compensation

Employee-focused culture

Flexible schedules

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Wellness stipend

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a hands-on engineer to support advanced energy storage testing. You will perform electrical testing of lithium-ion cells, design fixtures, develop automated scripts, and manage data using database tools.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineering teams and rigorous documentation. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in engineering, at least two years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physical sciences, or a related technical discipline.
• Two or more years of relevant experience in electrical testing, data acquisition and control systems, data analysis, or a related engineering environment.
• Hands-on experience with battery or cell electrical test equipment, including automated test scripting and data management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical testing of lithium-ion battery cells using automated battery cycling equipment, including Maccor systems.
• Design and fabricate simple test fixtures and laboratory setups.
• Develop and maintain test scripts using Build Test software and related automation tools.
• Record, manage, and track testing activities using database applications.
• Collect, organize, process, and analyze large quantities of test data to evaluate cell performance and reliability.
• Prepare technical reports and communicate test results to internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues involving test equipment and test setups.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with quality and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support product development, qualification testing, and customer programs.

Skills

Electrical testing

Data acquisition

Test scripting

Data analysis

Documentation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Maccor equipment

LabVIEW

VBA programming

SQL databases

Job description

Be visionary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

What We Offer

• Exciting opportunities for career growth and development
• Competitive compensation
• Employee-focused culture
• Flexible schedules that support work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Wellness Stipend
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

What You'll Do

• Perform electrical testing of lithium-ion battery cells using automated battery cycling equipment, including Maccor systems
• Design and fabricate simple test fixtures and laboratory setups
• Develop and maintain test scripts using Build Test software and related automation tools
• Record, manage, and track testing activities using database applications
• Collect, organize, process, and analyze large quantities of test data to evaluate cell performance and reliability
• Prepare technical reports and communicate test results to internal and external stakeholders
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues involving test equipment and test setups
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with quality and customer requirements
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support product development, qualification testing, and customer programs

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physical sciences, or a related technical discipline
• Two or more years of relevant experience in electrical testing, data acquisition and control systems, data analysis, or a related engineering environment
• Hands-on experience with battery or cell electrical test equipment (Maccor or equivalent), including automated test scripting, data management, data plotting, and troubleshooting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail and understanding of measurement accuracy and precision
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a team environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Strong technical documentation and recordkeeping skills
• U.S. Citizenship required due to government contract requirements and access to controlled data and software

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Access or SQL databases
• LabVIEW programming experience
• Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) programming and macro development experience
• Experience working in a battery, aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or laboratory environment

Work Environment

This is a fully onsite position based in Sparks, Maryland, typically working a Monday through Friday, first‑shift schedule. Regular onsite attendance is required to support laboratory testing and collaboration with the engineering team. Participation in a rotating 24/7 on‑call schedule is required to support emergency response and critical testing activities.

Join Teledyne Energy Systems and help develop advanced energy storage technologies for some of the world's most demanding applications.

Salary Range:

$59,900.00-$79,900.000

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non‑merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.