Technician (Battery Test Technician)

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 74,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom in North Carolina seeks a Battery Test Technician to validate cells, packs, and chargers. This is a 24-month W2 contract with a first shift (7:00–16:00 or 8:00–17:00) and a pay rate of $42 per hour; visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities include testing, documentation, and maintaining lab records while collaborating with engineering to apply test requirements and troubleshoot equipment.

Qualifications

• Education as specified: AS in Electronics or two-year technical diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two years of related experience in electronics, manufacturing, or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing on battery cells, battery packs, and battery charging equipment.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Document and maintain records relating to work performed.
• Inform supervisor of process, test, or design problems and assist in corrective action.
• Assemble fixtures and test setups as required; perform intermediate design functions.
• Perform inspection, test and failure analysis to determine causes of defects.

Skills

High voltage safety

Test equipment knowledge

Technical communication

Reading schematics

Documentation

Mechanical assembly

Independent work

Battery testing

Education

Associate degree in Electronics or two-year technical diploma

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Duration: 24 months

W2 Contract (No C2C)

Pay rate: $42 per hour

Visa sponsorship is not available, now or in the near future, for this position.

1st shift - 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. OT hours - if requested by Deere

Job Description: Perform electrical and mechanical testing, design validation, and verification of battery cells, battery packs, and battery chargers.

Job Duties:

Maintains a safe work environment.

• Perform testing on battery cells, battery packs, and battery charging equipment.
• Work with engineering to understand and apply defined test requirements.
• Troubleshoot defective lab equipment and provide required maintenance as needed.
• Build intermediate test harnesses.
• Document and maintain records relating to work performed.
• Inform supervisor of process, test, or design problems and assist in the corrective action.
• Assemble (mechanical/electrical) fixtures and test setups as required. This will require performing intermediate design functions.
• Perform inspection, test and failure analysis as necessary to determine cause of defective tests or assemblies.
• Create test documentation when required for prototype products if engineering instructions are not available.
• Communicate in a professional and effective manner.
• Perform other associated tasks as required.
• Supports 5S related activities.

Position Qualifications:

• Required Education: A.S. in Electronics or a two-year technical diploma, equivalent military certification, or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• Required: Minimum two years of related experience in electronics, manufacturing, or engineering.
• Preferred: Four or more years of related experience in electronics, manufacturing, or engineering.

Required Skills:

• Ability to work in a safe manner around high voltage battery components. Training will be provided.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, enabling correspondence with internal departments, vendors, and customers.
• Experience in using Excel, Word and other Microsoft tools.
• Understanding of test equipment and methods e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc.
• Ability to read intermediate engineering documents, e.g., schematics or diagrams.
• Maintain necessary product records and documentation.
• Ability to comprehend and use product/process component datasheets.
• Ability to assemble and disassemble components.
• Ability to maintain test lab equipment.
• Ability to perform basic mechanical work.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Li-ion battery handling and testing.