Battery Test Technician: Performance & Safety Lab

Emerging-Power,-Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerging Power in Hackensack, NJ is seeking a Test Technician – Battery Testing to conduct performance, safety, and environmental testing on batteries and energy storage systems. You will set up test equipment, execute plans, collect data, and support engineering teams.

Requires 2+ years in lab testing, associate degree or technical certification, knowledge of Lithium-Ion, and proficiency with multimeters, data acquisition systems, and battery cyclers.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Technology, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 2+ years of experience in laboratory testing, battery testing, electronics testing, or related technical work.
• Knowledge of battery technologies such as Lithium-Ion.
• Experience using electrical test equipment including Multimeters, Power supplies, Data acquisition systems, Battery cyclers.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor battery testing equipment and data acquisition systems.
• Perform electrical, environmental, mechanical, and lifecycle testing on batteries, battery packs, and energy storage systems.
• Execute test procedures according to engineering specifications and SOPs.
• Record, organize, and maintain accurate test data and documentation.
• Analyze test results and prepare reports summarizing findings and observations.
• Troubleshoot test equipment, fixtures, instrumentation, and battery systems.
• Perform battery characterization, charge/discharge cycling, capacity testing, and performance validation.
• Monitor battery safety during testing and respond appropriately to abnormal conditions.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety protocols and applicable industry standards.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment and testing instruments.
• Support root cause investigations of battery failures and performance issues.
• Collaborate with engineers, quality personnel, and project teams to meet testing objectives.
• Maintain test logs, inventory, and laboratory organization.

Skills

Battery testing

Electrical testing

Data analysis

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Electronics / Electrical Engineering Technology / Mechanical Technology

Tools

Multimeters

Power supplies

Data acquisition systems

Battery cyclers

Job description

Emerging Power in Hackensack, NJ is seeking a Test Technician – Battery Testing to conduct performance, safety, and environmental testing on batteries and energy storage systems. You will set up test equipment, execute plans, collect data, and support engineering teams.

Requires 2+ years in lab testing, associate degree or technical certification, knowledge of Lithium-Ion, and proficiency with multimeters, data acquisition systems, and battery cyclers.