High-Voltage Battery Abuse Test Technician

Socket.dev; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Materials seeks an Abuse Test Technician to support high-voltage battery testing, teardown, and failure analysis. The role focuses on executing safety-critical test procedures, handling battery packs and modules, and assisting in research to improve durability and sustainability.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with high-voltage systems, test setups, and PPE requirements. This is a hands-on lab role with emphasis on safety, documentation, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Experience with high-voltage systems, battery modules, or power electronics is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, disassembly, and electrical harnessing.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures and PPE when working with hazardous materials and high-voltage environments.
• Ability to read and follow technical drawings, schematics, and written test procedures.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills to record test results.

Responsibilities

• Perform abuse tests on battery modules and packs, including thermal, electrical, and mechanical stress testing.
• Disassemble and tear down battery packs to analyze internal components, failure modes, and degradation patterns.
• Follow detailed test setup instructions to ensure accurate and repeatable testing.
• Install sensors, instrumentation, and harnessing on battery packs and test fixtures.
• Document test results with clear, detailed notes, photos, and reports.
• Work closely with engineers and safety teams to execute testing protocols safely and effectively.
• Maintain a clean and organized test lab, ensuring tools and equipment are properly stored and maintained.
• Assist in data collection and analysis to support battery performance and safety evaluations.
• Follow strict high-voltage safety protocols to ensure personal and team safety during all test procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and improve testing processes.

Skills

High-voltage systems

Mechanical assembly/disassembly

Electrical harnessing

Safety procedures & PPE

Reading schematics

Documentation

Lab housekeeping

Multimeters & oscilloscopes

Battery testing experience

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Redwood Materials seeks an Abuse Test Technician to support high-voltage battery testing, teardown, and failure analysis. The role focuses on executing safety-critical test procedures, handling battery packs and modules, and assisting in research to improve durability and sustainability.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with high-voltage systems, test setups, and PPE requirements. This is a hands-on lab role with emphasis on safety, documentation, and collaboration with