Sr. Technician (Mechanical and Thermal Testing)

Programmers.io; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmers.io in Sunnyvale, CA seeks a Sr. Technician to execute battery cell and component-level stress tests for engineering programs. You will develop test setups, document SOPs, prepare samples, execute tests, and report results onsite.

The role focuses on mechanical tests (shock, compression, bending, tensile, drop) and controlled heating tests, leveraging Instron equipment to ensure reliability data.

Qualifications

• Experience with battery cell and component-level stress and reliability testing.
• Ability to develop test setups and document SOPs per standards.
• Proficiency in preparing samples, executing tests and recording results.

Responsibilities

• Execute battery cell and component-level stress and reliability testing.
• Develop and install test setups in line with technical standards.
• Document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Prepare test samples, run tests, and report results.
• Perform mechanical testing: shock, compression, bending, tensile, drop.
• Conduct controlled heating testing and related verification.
• Utilize Instron testing equipment for mechanical tests.

Skills

Mechanical testing

Thermal testing

SOP documentation

Test setup development

Data recording & reporting

Tools

Instron testing equipment

Job description

Position: Sr. Technician (Mechanical and Thermal Testing)

Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Onsite)

Job Description

• We are seeking a Senior Technician to execute battery cell and component-level stress and reliability testing in support of engineering test programs.
• Develop and install test setups in accordance with technical standards
• Document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Prepare test samples, execute tests, and record/report results
• Perform mechanical testing including shock, compression, bending, tensile, and drop testing
• Perform controlled heating testing
• Experience with battery cell and component-level stress and reliability testing - shock, heating, impact
• Experience operating Instron testing equipment