Senior Test Engineer

Hardware FYI; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity compensation

Paid vacation and holidays

Health coverage

401k match

Parental leave

Diverse work environment

Job summary

Hardware FYI is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to lead the battery test lab and coordinate cross-functional activities with R&D, Manufacturing, Data Systems, and Facilities. You will specify and commission new equipment, build automated data pipelines, and manage test resources including cyclers, environmental chambers, and mechanical testers, while guiding a team of technicians.

The role requires experience with lab leadership, strong communication, and the ability to drive safety, accuracy,

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated experience using battery cyclers (Landt, Neware, MACCOR, Arbin, etc).
• Proven ability to manage sensitive, high-value equipment in an industrial setting.
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder projects in an R&D setting.
• Familiarity with python, JMP, SQL, and computer networking principles to manage data pipelines and analysis.
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Asana, Notion, Trello).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all operations within the battery test lab.
• Work closely with Data Systems team to improve data accessibility.
• Install, calibrate, and troubleshoot battery cycling equipment per ISO 9001 standards.
• Collaborate to create custom test solutions, metrology techniques and reliability test methods.
• Oversee battery test protocol development and approval process.
• Promote a safe, collaborative and inclusive team culture with ownership and technical rigor.

Skills

Battery cyclers

Data pipelines

Python

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Industrial equipment safety

Education

B.S. in Engineering/Physics/C Chemistry

Tools

Landt

Neware

MACCOR

Arbin

Job description

Job Overview

The Senior Test Engineer manages the battery test lab and is responsible for operations related to cell testing and battery materials characterization. This person will work cross-functionally with R&D, Manufacturing, Data Systems, and Facilities to continuously elevate safety, accuracy and efficiency within a mission-critical lab. They will help specify and commission new equipment, create and maintain automated data pipelines, oversee the deployment of new test protocols and allocate test resources (cyclers, environmental chambers, mechanical testers, etc.). This person will oversee multiple technicians and should be comfortable with written and verbal communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all operations within Anthro's battery test lab
• Work closely with Data Systems team to improve data accessibility
• Install, calibrate, and troubleshoot battery cycling equipment in accordance with ISO 9001 Standards.
• Collaborate with engineers and scientists to create custom test solutions, advanced metrology techniques and reliability test methods
• Oversee battery test protocol development and approval process
• Promote a safe, collaborative and inclusive team culture focused on ownership, technical rigor, and cross-functional success.

Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical field
• Demonstrated experience using battery cyclers (Landt, Neware, MACCOR, Arbin, etc)
• Proven ability to manage sensitive, high-value equipment in an industrial setting
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder projects in an R&D setting
• Familiarity with python, JMP, SQL, and computer networking principles to manage data pipelines and analysis
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Asana, Notion, Trello)
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with experience. Expected salary range for posted level is $120k-160k
• 15 Vacation Days, 10+ Holidays, Sick time off
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for team members, 60% coverage for dependents
• 401k with match
• Paid parental leave with flexible return-to-work policy
• Diverse and inclusive work environment