Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Battery Test Lab Manager to join our team! Our client is an innovative energy storage technology company with more than 10 years developing breakthrough products for the Liion battery markets. Utilizing novel materials and cell designs the Company has developed a revolutionary silicon anode that enables highcapacity silicon batteries to enter mainstream markets. Delivering a very disruptive performance jump in energy density at lower cost with increased safety for Emobility consumer electronics and aviation markets the Company is well positioned to rapidly commercialize this technology with seamless integration into the existing Liion manufacturing ecosystem.
The Company is supported by toptier venture capital firms and strategic investors that alongside its previous product partnerships with leading automotive mobile device battery and battery companies provides the foundation for rapid growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain existing lithiumion battery cell cycling and test equipment from manufacturers such as Neware and Arbin.
- Maintain scientific analytical equipment such as BET TGA DSC and FTIR to ensure calibration and proper operation.
- Specify install and optimize new equipment for prototype cell testing as required to support company objectives.
- Design develop and implement mechanical and electrical test fixtures for battery component and cell level evaluations.
- Handson ownership of test equipment to ensure proper operation maintenance and use.
- Incorporate safety reviews of tests and procedures prior to implementation.
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for consistent use of test equipment and processes by our clients staff.
- Lead electrical and mechanical test equipment troubleshooting using structured root cause analysis techniques.
- Define and implement preventative maintenance schedules for our clients test and analytical equipment.
- Manage test channel utilization and drive planning and scheduling of new tests with our clients Research and Product development teams.
- Support Taguchi Methodology to develop and execute structured design of experiments to guide technology development and decision making.
- Work with the Companys software team to support maintain and improve the current automation of data acquisition analyses and analytics into a streamlined reporting format for inhouse and customer deliverables.
- Analyze and report battery cell performance and cycle life trends in weekly technical forum including broader Research and Product Development teams.
- Develop and publish tools templates and analytical models as needed to support efficient consistent and highquality data representation (in collaboration with subject matter experts).
- Develop procedures for HALT (highly accelerated life testing) of our clients battery cells.
- Interface with vendors and contractors to design install integrate and validate test and analytical equipment.
- Incorporate risk management and safety features into process designs and methods.
Qualifications:
- B.S. or M.S degree in Chemical Mechanical Electrical Manufacturing Engineering or related technical field.
- 5 years working experience in a lithiumion battery or electrochemical product development company.
- Handson selfstarter with highly detailoriented approach to engineering work
- Practical experience with battery testing equipment including specification setup calibration maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Practical experience with data acquisition thermocouples thermal characterization and physical handing of lithiumion battery cells.
- Prior experience in statistical process control reliability engineering and quality is a plus.
- Experience in product validation test method creation and statistical analysis a plus.
- Strong work ethic and positive working attitude.
- Exceptional organizational verbal and communication skills.
- Motivated and driven to solve problems and continually improve processes.
- Experience with automotive military or aviation test standards a plus.
Hours:
- Full Time 40 hours per week
- Monday Friday
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- Collaborative and supportive work culture.
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Equal Employment Opportunity:
Our client is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age or protected veteran status. In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.