Lead Battery Test Technician

Stanley Black and Decker Inc.; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 64,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Discounts on tools

401(k) & ESPP

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker seeks a Lead Battery Test Technician to join our Towson, MD team. You will build and test battery packs and battery-operated power tools, working with engineers to design battery solutions and fabricate prototype assemblies in a controlled lab.

The ideal candidate has an electronics background with 5+ years in similar roles, hands-on prototyping skills, PCB/SMT experience, and familiarity with LabVIEW.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Electronics or Electro-mechanical engineering technology or equivalent field required.
• 5+ years experience in Electronics Technician or related position required.
• Experience with PCB assembly, SMT soldering, hand soldering and electronics prototyping.
• Hands-on ability to build prototypes and use rapid prototyping equipment.
• Excellent data gathering and lab organization.
• Experience with LabVIEW is a plus.
• Knowledge of lithium-ion batteries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with team of engineers to design and test power tool battery solutions.
• Fabricate and acquire materials to build prototype battery packs, Battery management system electronics assemblies and power tools.
• Write test procedures from non-standard inputs and build test fixtures with data acquisition.
• Trouble shoot and determine root cause analysis on battery packs, electronic assemblies, power tools and test equipment.
• Utilize lab test equipment to conduct testing and perform thermal testing.

Skills

Electronics troubleshooting

Test data analysis

Prototype build

Lithium-ion knowledge

Ability to self-delegate

Education

Associates degree in Electronics / Electro-mechanical engineering technology

Tools

Printed Circuit Board assembly

Surface mount soldering

Hand soldering

Rapid prototyping equipment

LabVIEW

Battery testing equipment

Job description

Towson, MD, United States

Full time

REQ-1000051474

Lead Battery Test Technician – Onsite

Towson, MD, United States

Come build something that matters.

Who We Are

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We design and develop the tools that are used to change the world every day here in our Engineering headquarters in Towson, Maryland. Our design teams are involved with every step of the process bringing these world class products to life. From conducting end user research to identify new needs, designing and prototyping tools to ensure we meet our customers high expectations, to creating robust tests to guarantee the tools we make stand up to the toughest environments, our engineers own every aspect of the process along the way.

The Job:

As a Lead Battery Test Technician, you’ll be located in Towson, MD and you will build, and test battery packs and battery-operated power tools. What you'll do.

• Work with team of engineers to design and test power tool battery solutions

• Fabricate and acquire materials to build prototype battery packs, Battery management system electronics assemblies and power tools

• Work with non-standard test requirement inputs to write test procedures, design and build test fixtures paired with data acquisition, and utilize these solutions to execute tests

• Trouble shoot and determine root cause analysis on battery packs, electronic assemblies, power tools and test equipment.

• Apply principles of electronics, electrical circuitry and mathematics

• Utilize lab test equipment such as oscilloscope, power supply, electronic load to conduct testing

• Perform thermal testing of electronic assemblies.

• Graph and provide basic analysis of test data.

• Document new test procedures; follow and report test plan results.

• Utilize available resources effectively.

• Effectively communicate status of active programs.

• Handle, modify, and test lithium-ion battery packs in a controlled laboratory environment

• Support destructive and abusive testing of lithium-ion battery packs

• Assist with battery pack rework and assembly processes, including spot welding

• Support safe handling, storage, and disposal of lithium-ion batteries in accordance with established procedures and safety requirements

The Person:

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

• Associates degree in Electronics or Electro-mechanical engineering technology or equivalent field required

• 5+ years experience in Electronics Technician or related position required.

• Experience with Printed Circuit Board (PCB) assembly, surface mount soldering, hand soldering and electronics prototyping

• Hands-on ability to build prototypes and use rapid prototyping equipment

• Exceptional organizational skills demonstrated in gathering test data and maintaining lab workspace

• Experience writing LabVIEW based programs to control laboratory equipment is a plus

• Knowledge and experience working with lithium-ion batteries is a plus

• Ability to self-delegate tasks from several Engineers.

• Must be comfortable handling, modifying, and testing lithium-ion batteries

• Experience with battery safety practices and understanding of hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries

• Familiarity with spot-welding and/or Lasser welding

• Experience with battery disposal procedures, or willingness to learn proper battery disposal methods

• Comfortable performing, or willing to perform, abusive testing on battery packs

The Details:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.

• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.

• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.

• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc).

The Salary range for this position is $63,700.00 - $102,600.00

• This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker.

• The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.

• The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability,401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.

• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tool sand other partner programs.

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the‑factory products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Benefits & Perks

You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

Learning & Development:

Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the‑art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:

We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:

You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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For the builders and protectors, for the makers and explorers, for those shaping and reshaping our world through hard work and inspiration, Stanley Black & Decker provides the tools and innovative solutions you can trust to get the job done—and we have since 1843.