Senior Engineer, Battery Test Engineering

Analog Devices; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 134,389 - 165,615; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental coverage.

401k plan with company match.

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Discretionary performance-based bonus.

Job summary

Analog Devices in Wilmington, MA, is seeking a Senior Engineer for Battery Test Engineering to develop and execute tests, automate data collection, and integrate lab hardware with software systems. You will work with electrochemists, algorithm developers, and system engineers to refine models and validate test results.

Required a Master’s degree or Bachelor’s with 5 years in battery testing, with strong Python/MATLAB data analysis and experience in ARBIN tools.

Qualifications

• Requires Master’s degree or Bachelor’s with 5+ years in battery testing and data analysis.
• Experience in electrochemical data analysis and lab automation.
• Experience integrating test equipment with software systems and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute battery test plans using Arbin scheduler to simulate real-world usage scenarios.
• Collaborate with modeling and algorithm teams to define test objectives for data-driven model development.
• Design and assemble custom battery test setups for different cell formats and chemistries.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Test planning

Lab safety and compliance

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field + 5 years experience

Tools

ARBIN scheduler

Python scripting

MATLAB

Arbin MITS Pro

Job description

Senior Engineer, Battery Test Engineering

Location: Wilmington, Massachusetts

Job Type: Full Time

Pay: $134,389 - $165,615 per year

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute battery test plans using Arbin scheduler to simulate real-world usage scenarios and evaluate performance under varying conditions.
• Collaborate with modeling and algorithm teams to define test objectives that support data‑driven model development and validation.
• Design and assemble custom battery test setups for different cell formats and chemistries, ensuring compatibility with lab infrastructure.
• Configure and calibrate lab equipment, including battery cyclers, environmental chambers, and safety systems, to enable accurate and safe testing.
• Create and maintain standardized test protocols (e.g., HPPC, GITT, drive cycles) to ensure consistency and repeatability across experiments.
• Automate test execution and data logging using Arbin MITS Pro and Python scripts to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Analyze large datasets using Python, MATLAB, or Excel to extract key battery metrics such as capacity fade, internal resistance, and efficiency.
• Integrate and validate new lab equipment with software systems, including development of custom drivers and APIs for control and data acquisition.
• Apply battery modeling knowledge to interpret test results, extract model parameters, and support algorithm refinement.
• Communicate findings and insights through technical reports and regular syncs with cross‑functional teams to guide development and decision‑making.

Telecommute Benefit: Partial telecommute (2 days/week work from home).

Requirements

Must have a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or closely related technical discipline (willing to accept foreign education equivalent) and two (2) years of experience in battery testing, electrochemical data analysis, lab automation, and integration of test equipment for performance evaluation. Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or closely related technical discipline (willing to accept foreign education equivalent) and five (5) years of experience in battery testing, electrochemical data analysis, lab automation, and integration of test equipment for performance evaluation.

Must also possess the following (quantitative experience requirements not applicable to this section):

• Demonstrated experience designing and executing real‑world battery test protocols using ARBIN scheduler to simulate dynamic load conditions and evaluate performance.
• Experience analyzing electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) data to assess battery state of charge and identify performance anomalies.
• Experience automating test execution and data acquisition using Python, enabling efficient and repeatable lab workflows.
• Experience setting up and configuring battery test hardware, including cyclers, thermal chambers, and safety systems for accurate and safe data collection.
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams such as electrochemists, algorithm developers, and system engineers to align test strategies with modeling and integration needs.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401k plan with company match.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Discretionary performance‑based bonus.

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