ES Battery Test Technician

Motorsport Network, LLC; Concord, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

401(k) plan including company match

Employer-paid life insurance and dissb

Employer-paid disability coverage

32 days annual leave

Free financial advisor access

Employee Assistance Programs

Subsidized on-site dining

On-site gym

GM vehicle purchase/lease program

Free on-site EV charging for personal

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units is seeking an Energy Storage Battery Test Technician to support setup, operation, and maintenance of battery test activities across cells, modules, and packs in a hands-on lab environment.

You will install units under test, configure instrumentation, and operate advanced test rigs to deliver reliable data for engineering teams. The role emphasizes safety and data quality in a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• Understanding of battery pack, module and cell systems.
• Hands-on experience in test cell operations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced testing environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and fault-finding capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure UUTs (battery packs, modules, and cells) on advanced test beds.
• Set up and calibrate instrumentation including voltage, temperature, pressure, and flow sensors.
• Execute test procedures for high-voltage battery systems, including setup, monitoring, and teardown of test assets.
• Operate and monitor test equipment to ensure accurate data collection and safe operation.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues in test setups and implement corrective actions.
• Support validation and durability testing of battery packs and components under various conditions.
• Analyze and document test data and communicate results to engineering teams.
• Maintain and calibrate test equipment to meet safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineers to improve test procedures and fixtures.
• Ensure adherence to high-voltage safety protocols and PPE requirements.
• Assist in building and modifying test rigs, harnesses, and instrumentation.
• Support continuous improvement of test efficiency and data quality.

Skills

Battery systems knowledge

Test cell operations

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Technical diploma or degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

DAQ systems

Test automation tools

Job description

GM Performance Power Units - Concord, NC

ES Battery Test Technician - Onsite

Job Summary

GM Performance Power Units is seeking a hands-on Energy Storage (ES) Battery Test Technician to support the setup, operation, and maintenance of our battery test activities across cells, modules, and packs. You will install units under test, configure instrumentation, and operate advanced test rigs to deliver reliable, high-quality data for our engineering teams. This lab-based role works closely with test engineers and technicians to develop fixtures, resolve test issues in real time, and help keep a fast-paced, high-performance test environment running safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and configure UUTs (battery packs, modules, and cells) on advanced test beds.
• Set up and calibrate instrumentation including voltage, temperature, pressure, and flow sensors.
• Execute test procedures for high-voltage battery systems, including setup, monitoring, and teardown of test assets.
• Operate and monitor test equipment (cyclers, thermal chambers, DAQ systems) to ensure accurate data collection and safe operation.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues in test setups, identifying root cause and implementing corrective actions.
• Support validation and durability testing of battery packs, modules, and associated components under various environmental conditions.
• Analyze and document test data, ensuring results are recorded accurately and communicated to engineering teams.
• Maintain and calibrate test equipment to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop and improve test procedures, fixtures, and methodologies.
• Ensure adherence to high-voltage safety protocols and PPE requirements at all times.
• Assist in building and modifying test rigs, harnesses, and instrumentation for development and validation activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance test efficiency, data quality, and lab operations.

Required Qualifications

• Understanding of battery pack, module and cell systems.
• Hands-on experience in test cell operations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced testing environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and fault-finding capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field with 2+ years of experience in battery pack, module and/or cell testing.
• Prior experience in motorsport, automotive, aerospace, or other high-performance testing environments.
• Knowledge of data acquisition systems and test automation tools.
• Skilled in fabrication and prototyping using mill, lathe, press drill, sheet metal, and welding tools.
• Proficient in plumbing tasks including fabrication of coolant systems.
• Familiarity with safe operation with and around High Voltage (HV) systems. HV training certification preferred.

Ready to be part of a team that pushes boundaries both on and off the track? At GM Performance Power Units, we are developing a new era of performance for the Formula 1 grid. Joining us means entering a startup racing environment backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, giving you the rare opportunity to help build a world-class program from day one. We believe in rewarding innovation and powering potential. As part of our team, you’ll benefit from a competitive and comprehensive package designed to support your performance, well-being, and future, helping you thrive at every level.

That includes access to:

• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• 401(k) plan including company match
• Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• 32 days annual leave
• Free financial advisor access
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Subsidized on-site dining
• On-site gym
• Discounted
• GM vehicle purchase/lease program
• Free on-site EV charging for personal GM vehicles

It's all part of our commitment to creating a workplace that is as high-performing and forward-thinking as the people who make it succeed.

Join us—and help power what's next.

Why Join Us

You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and performance of a next-generation Formula 1 power unit. Our culture rewards precision, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of performance.

Please note: GM Performance Power Units and all affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity employer(s). Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf.

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