Research and Development Test Engineer

Saft; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading battery manufacturer in Cockeysville, Maryland is seeking a skilled Test Engineer to design and implement tests that ensure product quality and functionality. The role involves writing testing programs, analyzing test data, and troubleshooting equipment. Candidates should have a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and 3-6 years of relevant experience, with strong skills in programming, electrical assembly, and critical thinking. This position offers opportunities to work with advanced testing methodologies in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science required.
• 3-6 years of experience in test engineering or related field.
• Experience with programming and electrical assembly is necessary.
• Strong critical thinking and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Write programs for electrical testing equipment.
• Analyze data and interpret results.
• Perform post-test quality control.
• Troubleshoot test equipment and recommend improvements.
• Monitor test status and ensure accurate results.

Skills

Programming

Electrical assembly

Troubleshooting electrical equipment

Project planning

Critical thinking

Technical writing

Battery testing equipment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Diadem

Signal Express

NI setups

Job description

A Test Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing the tests that ensure the quality and the functionality of Saft's product. Test engineers participate in all phases of the testing program, from designing the test parameters to troubleshooting errors, and writing up final test procedures. Test engineer design and implement quality-check procedures for Saft's products. Responsibilities include analyzing the product features and designing test parameters. Test engineers should have in-depth knowledge of engineering and product design, a good eye for detail, and the ability to create simple yet thorough quality-check procedures to ensure the peak performance of a product.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science is required. This can be in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical or Softwar
• e)A minimum of 3-6 years of experience in test engineering or related fiel
• d.Candidates must have experience with programming, electrical assembly, troubleshooting electrical equipment and some project planning / organizatio
• n.You should have familiarity with a variety of electrical testing concepts, practices, and procedur
• esExtensive knowledge of engineering and testing procedure
• s.Good critical thinking skill
• s.Ability to project manag
• e.High-level technical writing skill
• s.Helpful to have but not a mus
• t:Programming experience in any of the following battery testing equipme
• ntMacc
• orArb
• inDigatr
• onCreating concise and clear communication through presentation
• s.Diadem and Signal Express as well as any NI setu
• psFabrication of Jigs and Fixtures for specialty testi
• ngPrevious battery or cell test experience with lithium i

Responsibilities

• es:Write testing programs of varying complexity, for a variety of electrical testing equipment. Plan testing with lab staff in consideration of maximizing available chambers and resourc
• es.Create data analysis programs, graphics packages, and work with scientists to interpret results. Perform post-test quality control on the data to ensure no anomalies have affected the results. Report analysis results in a professional mann
• er.Cell Testing shall include any and all identified systems, test equipment, and test types. Test anomalies shall be handled timely, appropriately and analytically
• ly.Define and support Cell Test improvement initiatives. Troubleshoot Test Equipment. Generate and/or support generation of test harnesses, test boxes, associated test systems, and automation techniques. Recommend alternate testing methodologies or improved results likeliho
• od.Support the Department Manager by tracking day to day needs of a Cell Program, monitoring test status, ensuring accurate results, presenting data, receiving / inventorying cells, and scheduling testi
• ersProcurement of supplies and research into relevant technology to develop and enhance capabilit
• iesCalibration of Test equipm
• entPerform Cycle Life, Storage Life, Aging Characterization, Impedance mapping, Cold and Hot performance testing on variety of cell designs ranging from mAh cells to > 100Ah cells or modul