Battery Test Technician — On-Site Lab Role

Our Next Energy; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Next Energy in Novi, Michigan is seeking a Battery Test Technician to join our lab team. You will prepare cells for testing, record IDs and baseline measurements, and set up tests on cyclers and environmental chambers.

You will monitor tests, report anomalies, maintain logs, and help keep the lab safe and compliant with procedures. Some overtime may be required to support long-duration tests.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a lab, manufacturing, or technician role.
• Basic proficiency in Excel or similar tools for logging and organizing test data.
• Experience with battery cyclers such as Maccor or Keysight is a plus.
• Experience with environmental chambers and thermal testing is a plus.
• Experience handling lithium-ion cells in a lab or research setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cells for testing — inspect incoming samples, record cell IDs and baseline measurements (open-circuit voltage, impedance, weight, dimensions).
• Connect power cables, sensors, and load test schedules onto battery cyclers and environmental chambers.
• Verify setups before tests including connections, sensor readings, and safety limits.
• Monitor tests, identify anomalies, and elevate safety concerns as needed.
• Unload cells after tests and store or dispose of them per procedures.
• Maintain test logs and lab documentation for traceability.
• Export and organize test data and assist engineers with data collection.

Skills

Lab experience

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Safety awareness

Data logging

Learning mindset

Tools

Maccor cycler

Keysight cycler

Environmental chambers

Excel/macros

Job description

Our Next Energy in Novi, Michigan is seeking a Battery Test Technician to join our lab team. You will prepare cells for testing, record IDs and baseline measurements, and set up tests on cyclers and environmental chambers.

You will monitor tests, report anomalies, maintain logs, and help keep the lab safe and compliant with procedures. Some overtime may be required to support long-duration tests.