Test Technician — Battery & Energy Storage Regulatory Compliance

SGS; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 77,366,016 - 85,962,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SGS in the United States is seeking a Test Technician — Battery & Energy Storage to perform regulatory compliance testing on lithium-ion cells, modules, packs, EV traction batteries, and BESS to U.S., Canadian, and international standards.

You will prepare TRFs, analyze data, interact with client engineering teams, and help maintain certifications. A 2–5 year background in battery testing and an associate degree are required; travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in electrical/electronics engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years of hands-on battery/energy storage testing experience.
• Understanding of Li-ion failure mechanisms and safety concepts.
• Experience with test instrumentation and high-voltage safety.

Responsibilities

• Execute battery and BESS compliance testing to listed standards.
• Prepare and review TRFs with traceability to data and standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and FMEAs for safety-critical systems.
• Support UL 9540A testing programs, data acquisition, and analysis.
• Set up and operate test equipment, build fixtures, and prepare samples.
• Record data and perform basic calculations and analysis.
• Interface with client engineering teams to resolve non-conformances.
• Maintain program documentation for active certifications.
• Maintain equipment and facilities; assist with reports as needed.

Skills

Battery testing

Battery chemistry

Test instrumentation

HV safety

Communication skills

Python

MS Office

Customer focus

Education

Associate degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Thermocouples

Environmental chambers

Cycling equipment

Job description

Job Description

Role Summary

The Test Technician — Battery & Energy Storage is responsible for performing regulatory compliance testing and evaluation on lithium-ion cells, modules, packs, EV traction batteries, and stationary/motive battery energy storage systems (BESS) to U.S., Canadian, and International product safety standards, writing reports, and communicating with clients.

Responsibilities

• Execute battery and BESS compliance testing to standards including UL 1973, UL 2580, UL 9540, UL 9540A, IEC 62133-2, IEC 62619, and related abuse/safety test protocols (thermal runaway, propagation, short circuit, overcharge, crush, nail penetration).
• Prepare and review Test Report Forms (TRFs) in CB Scheme / IEC format, ensuring clause-by-clause traceability between test data, standard requirements, and verdicts.
• Conduct risk assessments and FMEAs for battery and power electronics systems, identifying failure modes, hazard severity, and mitigations consistent with functional safety expectations.
• Support UL 9540A large-scale and unit-level fire testing programs, including data acquisition setup, gas/smoke sampling coordination, and hazard mitigation analysis.
• Set up and operate standard test equipment; use hand tools to build and calibrate test fixtures; prepare test samples.
• Obtain and record test data in accordance with applicable standards; perform basic analysis of test data and routine calculations.
• Interface directly with client engineering teams to resolve non-conformances, clarify sample construction, and explain program flags or deviations.
• Maintain program documentation for active certifications, including test plans, sample tracking, and follow-up/field evaluation requirements.
• Maintain equipment and facilities; may draft technical reports and perform other work as required.

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all-encompassing details. The position assumes the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above-defined duties.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Electronics Engineering, or equivalent education or practical experience.
• 2–5 years of hands-on experience in battery/energy storage testing, electrochemical safety testing, power electronics compliance, or a related lab/technical field.
• Understanding of battery chemistry fundamentals, including Li-ion failure mechanisms, thermal runaway propagation, and cell-to-pack safety architecture.
• Experience with test instrumentation: data acquisition systems, thermocouples, cycling equipment, environmental chambers, and high-voltage safety practices.
• Ability to work safely around high-energy electrical systems and thermal-event test setups (PPE, arc-flash awareness).
• Must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and safe driving record.
• Ability to travel up to 25% as business needs dictate.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written; strong technical writing for risk assessments, and client correspondence.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with strong organization and time-management skills.
• Microsoft Office software experience required.
• Must be customer-focused and quality-driven.
• Preferred: exposure to UL 61800-5-1 or UL 62368-1; FMEA methodology (AIAG-VDA or similar); scripting/automation (Python, MATLAB) for test data reduction; prior work on IECEx or ATEX programs.
• Preferred: Working familiarity with at least two of: UL 1973, UL 2580, UL 9540, UL 9540A, IEC 62133, IEC 62619, IEC 62620, UN 38.3.

Additional Information

Compensation

The expected salary for this position is $27.00 to 30.00 per hour This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs.
• Wealth: In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment).
• Happiness: * Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program * Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leave

In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.

Position anticipated to close August 31, 2026.

Additional information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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Compensation: $27-$27