Test Lab Manager

Enevate Corporation; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Enevate Corporation is seeking a highly organized and technically skilled Battery Test Lab Manager to lead operations in their battery testing laboratory. This role involves overseeing test engineers, ensuring compliance with safety standards, enhancing testing procedures, and providing critical data to support development and engineering efforts. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in battery testing and laboratory management.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in battery testing or validation.
• Strong knowledge of lithium-ion battery behavior and testing standards.
• Understanding of lab safety procedures and hazardous materials handling.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the battery test laboratory.
• Supervise and mentor a team of test engineers and lab technicians.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and test protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science

Tools

Excel

MATLAB

Python

Arbin

Maccor

Bitrode

Job description

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Base pay range

$124.00/yr - $152.25/yr

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We are seeking a highly organized and technically skilled Battery Test Lab Manager to lead and oversee all operations of our battery testing laboratory. This role involves managing a team of test engineers and technicians, ensuring compliance with safety and industry standards, maintaining and improving testing procedures, and delivering high-quality data to support research, development and engineering. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in laboratory management and engineering best practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Manage daily operations of the battery test laboratory, including scheduling, workflow planning, and resource allocation.
• Supervise and mentor a team of test engineers and lab technicians, ensuring training and development.
• Oversee the setup, execution, and documentation of performance, cycle life, storage and safety tests for Lithium-ion battery cells and modules.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs),test protocols, and documentation.
• Build out the lab’s capabilities by specifying and commissioning new equipment as required.
• Ensure proper calibration, maintenance, and safe operation of lab equipment (e.g. cyclers, environmental chambers, thermal systems).
• Establish and track KPIs for lab throughput, test accuracy, and uptime.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to optimize lab efficiency, accuracy, and throughput.
• Interface with R&E, Quality, and Lab teams to support testing for product development, validation, and failure analysis.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Prepare technical reports, summaries, and presentations based on test data and findings.
• Manage lab budgets, procurement, and inventory of consumables and spare parts.
• Support customer visits, demonstrating lab capabilities and quality practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in battery testing, validation, or related fields, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of lithium-ion and other battery behavior, failure modes, and testing standards.
• Familiarity with test equipment such as Arbin, Maccor, Bitrode, or similar.
• Proficient in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, MATLAB, Python) and report writing.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of lab safety procedures and hazardous materials handling.

PREFERRED

• Background in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or other quality improvement methodologies.
• Previous experience designing and scaling a test lab.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Research, and Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, and Research Services

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