Senior Test Engineer, BESS Engineering

HiTHIUM Energy Storage; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HiTHIUM Energy Storage in Forney, TX is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to join our Product and R&D team in a full-time role. You will lead test and validation of energy storage solutions and collaborate with engineering teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, data analysis, and root-cause investigation, with a focus on reliability, safety, and continuous improvement across battery energy storage systems.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in energy storage, power systems or related high-voltage/industrial energy applications.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with a passion for technical challenges.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey findings to engineers and non-technical audiences.
• Self‑motivated, hands‑on approach with a commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installation and commissioning of advanced test equipment for battery energy storage applications.
• Lead system integration between lab equipment and Devices Under Test (DUT).
• Develop detailed test plans and execute testing protocols for components and full systems.
• Perform data analysis and processing across test platforms and derive actionable insights.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to review results, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
• Support instrumentation and calibration activities in test cells for accuracy and reliability.
• Identify, communicate, and resolve technical issues and project risks.
• Apply troubleshooting to component to full system levels and drive root cause analysis.

Skills

BESS

PCS

EMS

Grid integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

At HiTHIUM, we're not just leading the energy sector; we're revolutionizing it! Our cutting-edge innovations in BESS manufacturing are setting new standards for sustainability and efficiency. We believe in pushing boundaries, breaking molds, and redefining what's possible. If you're passionate about driving change and want to be part of a team that's making a real impact, you've come to the right place. Join us and let's power the future together!

We are looking for a skilled Senior Test Engineerto join our Product and R&D team in a full-time role located in Forney, TX. The ideal candidate will play a key role in the test and validation of energy storage solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation and commissioning of advanced test equipment for battery energy storage applications.
• Lead system integration efforts between lab equipment and Devices Under Test (DUT), ensuring seamless interoperability.
• Develop detailed test plans and execute comprehensive testing protocols for both individual components and full system configurations.
• Take ownership of data analysis and processing across all test platforms, transforming raw data into actionable insights.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams to review test results, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
• Support instrumentation and calibration activities within the test cells to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Facilitate proactive identification, communication, and resolution of technical issues and project risks.
• Apply hands-on engineering expertise to troubleshoot challenges at the component, subsystem, and full system levels.
• Drive root cause analysis and resolution of issues using structured failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) and other diagnostic tools.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Power Conditioning Systems (PCS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), or grid integration technologies.
• 4–7 years of relevant industry experience in energy storage, power systems, or related high-voltage/industrial energy applications.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Power Systems Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Proven analytical and problem‑solving abilities with a passion for diving into technical challenges.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to clearly convey technical findings and recommendations to both engineering and non-technical audiences.
• Self‑motivated, hands‑on approach with a commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

HiTHIUM manufactures top quality stationary energy storage products for leading large‑scale energy project developers as well as commercial and industrial customers.

We’re driven by our dedication to quality because that’s what our customers, the energy transition, and future generations deserve. And we believe that the most effective way to achieve it isn’t business as usual.

Adopting clean energy and securing a livable planet call for new ways of building, innovating, and working.

HiTHIUM is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these or any other characteristics protected by law.