Test Engineer

Battery Innovation Center; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Battery Innovation Center seeks a Test Engineer to design, execute, and manage energy storage testing within the Test & Evaluation group. You will engage with customers, quote and manage battery testing projects and programs, ensuring high-quality results and adherence to procedures.

You will prepare testing scripts, analyze data, monitor project progress, and coordinate calibration, safety, and audits.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Electrical, Systems, or equivalent Engineering program.
• 5-7 years of program management.
• Experience in advanced product/applications-based testing and evaluation.
• 5-7 years of battery testing experience.
• Solid understanding of electrochemical and mechanical properties of batteries and energy storage systems, including analysis.
• Technical advisory and presentation skills.
• Experience with microgrids and power electronics is a plus.
• Programming and automation experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and manage energy storage testing within the Test & Evaluation group.
• Prepare scripts for testing protocols and analyze/test data reports.
• Engage with customers, quote and manage battery testing projects and programs.
• Monitor project status, resource needs and progress, communicating findings to stakeholders.
• Ensure calibration and maintenance of lab equipment and safety compliance.
• Lead and mentor technical personnel and coordinate audits and supplier interactions.

Skills

Program management

Battery testing

Communication

Project management

Analytical skills

Electrical engineering

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Systems Engineering

Tools

Maccor

Arbin

Webasto

Job description

The Test Engineer is responsible for design, execution, and management of energy storage testing within the Battery Innovation Center Test and Evaluation group. The responsibilities include customer engagement, quoting and project management of battery testing projects and programs. The Test Engineer fulfills all necessary duties to help the Test & Evaluation department maintain a highly functioning and productive work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct various performance tests in accordance with test criteria established by the approved statement of work, procedures, and/or written test plans and maintain company standards of accuracy in records of test results, report results to the appropriate parties.
• Familiarization of Battery Test Equipment (Maccor, Arbin, Bitrode, Webasto, etc.)
• Preparing scripts for testing protocols and the analysis and report writing of test data
• Monitor team projects, with regards to project status, completion time, and any problems that may have arisen during the project to accurately assess resource needs and BIC impact.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and gaps in testing and engineering process and procedures, personnel skill sets and equipment/capabilities and ensure team capabilities and techniques remain at the forefront of advancements in industry.
• Attend client meetings to discuss team opportunities; identify client needs and evaluate alternative business solutions as well as present and explain proposals, reports, or findings to clients.
• Perform administrative functions, such as reviewing or writing reports, approving expenditures, or enforcing rules.
• Utilize team members to their fullest potential, encourage collaboration, mitigate conflict, foster positive communication, acknowledgment, and appreciation.
• Track team lessons learned and share evaluations with team members when appropriate.
• Ensure deployment of appropriate methods for testing and calibration services offered by the laboratory.
• Supervise technical personnel for technical project assignments.
• Arrange incoming inspection of laboratory supplies and laboratory equipment.
• Participate in supplier selection process.
• Ensure calibration of laboratory equipment and reference standards.
• Identify the training needs of personnel working in the testing department.
• Assist in conducting internal audits and supplier audits.
• Operate required machinery and equipment in a safe manner following established safety rules, maintain a neat and clean work area, follow established tool and instrument control procedures, and report any unsafe acts or conditions to the immediate supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Education/Experience/Qualifications:

• B.S. degree (M.S. or equivalent experience preferred) in Electrical, Systems, or equivalent Engineering program.
• 5-7 years of program management
• Previous experience in advanced product/applications-based testing and evaluation.
• 5-7 years of previous battery experience in testing capacity.
• A solid understanding of the electrochemical + mechanical properties of batteries and energy storage systems, including analysis.
• Technical advisory (oral and written) along with project outlook/outcome presentation skills.
• Experience with microgrids and power electronics is a plus.
• Experience with intellectual property establishment and analysis also a plus
• Programming and automation experience is required.
• Must possess excellent communication, prioritization, attention to detail, interpersonal, and organizational skill sets.
• Strong time management and project management experience.
• Familiarization with battery testing equipment; Maccor, Arbin, Webasto machinery, etc.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and explosives. The employee is occasionally required to wear a respirator or similar piece of breathing equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. However, in some instances this job may require work in areas where ear protection is necessary.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.