Cell Test Technician

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose California building an allelectric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing manufacturing and operating an allelectric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter drives better insights and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

Battery Cell Test Technician

We are looking for a cell test technician to execute a variety of battery cell tests to characterize Archers battery cells. As part of the cell engineering team you will work closely with analysis engineers modeling engineers and test engineers to collect the data needed to qualify new and existing cell designs along with parameterize our cell models. As a key contributor to cell test operations you will coordinate and maintain ongoing cell tests plan and execute new tests and communicate and document work in an organized manner.

What youll do:

• Conduct cell electrical tests using a variety of electrical and environmental battery test equipment
• Maintain long term cell tests spanning weeks to months
• Fabricate or repair test equipment and fixtures
• Conduct simple physical and mechanical tests on battery cells
• Contribute to documentation of testing procedures and results
• Perform periodic calibration and maintenance of testing equipment
• Practice safe handling of live energized battery cells and follow safe lab practices

What you need:

• 3 years of handson electrical testing experience in a laboratory or industry environment
• Experience with data acquisition test engineering data analysis
• Practical knowledge of electrical systems and thermal systems
• A firstprinciples problem solving approach
• Awareness of laboratory hazards and adherence to lab safety practices

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with battery cell testing and chemistry
• Arbin Neware Maccor or Biologic cycler experience is desired
• Experience with battery module or pack testing
• Handson experience in R&D tooling machining or equipment fabrication
• Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Python MATLAB or similar
• Experience with DO160G DO311A UL1642 UN38.3
• Experience writing testing documentation or SOPs

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications

At Archer we aim to attract retain and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a payforperformance culture and reward performance that supports the Companys business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $40/hr $54/hr. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as jobrelated knowledge skills and experience.

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Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit qualifications and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race color religion sex sexual orientation age national origin disability status protected veteran status gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

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