Mechanical & Thermal Battery Test Engineer

Capgemini; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Capgemini in Cupertino, CA is seeking a Mechanical & Thermal Battery Test Engineer for a contract role starting immediately.

You will develop methodologies to characterize mechanical and thermal performance of battery materials, components, and cells, design test protocols, and coordinate with third‑party labs to address gaps and ensure robust testing.

Qualifications

• MS in Mechanical Eng or related with 3 years experience or BS with 5+ years
• Demonstrated experience developing methodologies for mechanical and thermal characterization of battery materials/components/cells
• Strong background in battery testing standards and best practices

Responsibilities

• Develop test methodologies to characterize mechanical and thermal performance of battery materials, components, and cells
• Design test protocols and standards for battery-level performance evaluation
• Work with 3rd party labs to address testing gaps and bring up to testing methods
• Collaborate with testing technicians to ensure proper execution of test plans
• Analyze and report on test results to inform engineering decisions

Skills

Battery testing methods

Mechanical characterization

Thermal characterization

Test protocol design

Education

MS in Mechanical Engineering or related (3 years)

Job description

Role name: Mechanical & Thermal Battery Test Engineer

Work Location: Cupertino, CA (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract

Interview Mode: Phone/Video

Start date: Immediate availability.

We are seeking an experienced engineer to develop methodologies for characterizing the mechanical and thermal performance of battery materials, components, and cells.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop test methodologies to characterize mechanical and thermal performance of battery materials, components, and cells
• Design test protocols and standards for battery-level performance evaluation
• Work with 3rd party labs to address testing gaps and bring up to testing methods
• Collaborate with testing technicians to ensure proper execution of test plans
• Analyze and report on test results to inform engineering decisions"

Mandatory Skills:

• MS in Mechanical Eng or related with 3 years experience or BS with 5+ years
• Demonstrated experience developing methodologies for mechanical and thermal characterization of battery materials/components/cells
• Strong background in battery testing standards and best practices