Test Engineering Technician II, Battery Systems
Test Engineering Technician II, Battery Systems
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Job Description
The Proterra Story
Proterra Powered battery technology is already powering commercial vehicles and equipment from worldclass manufacturers helping operators reduce emissions while lowering operating costs. Designed in Silicon Valley and manufactured in Greer South Carolina by the best minds in battery engineering Proterra battery systems are safe reliable and efficient.
Communities are growing and evolving and our commercial and industrial needs are changing. Now more than ever we need safe reliable and clean options. Manufacturers can now partner with electrification experts at Proterra to electrify their medium and heavyduty commercial vehicles and equipment.
Position Overview:
This position as part of the Test Engineering organization will provide comprehensive technical support to Proterras Technology Lab and work closely with the Battery Test Engineering team. You will be responsible for supporting the setup execution inspection and data collection of high voltage battery testing in the Proterra Technology Lab as well as building troubleshooting and repairing prototype high voltage battery systems.
About the Role You will:
- Prepare engineering builds for test execution in accordance with detailed work instructions or schematics.
- Install test articles inside environmental chambers on vibration tables and on automated test stations in support of safety reliability and characterization tests.
- Perform mechanical and electrical inspections on battery packs and components.
- Record detailed notes and measured data from test execution and inspections.
- Input measured data into cloudbases systems such as Jira Confluence and Jama.
- Maintain and uphold high safety standards.
- Diagnose/troubleshoot battery pack issues and support testing activities either in the lab or from the field.
- Support periodic maintenance organization and cleanliness of the Proterra Technology Lab
- Communicate and work collaboratively with a team of technicians engineers program managers and other site leadership team members.
About Our Group:
- As strategic partners the Technology Engineering team strives to ensure that our values culture and engagement always allow us to do great things for our company.
- We strive to provide the highest level of service and support to our clients each and every day.
- We work collaboratively to build strong relationships with our clients partners and own team.
- We treat each other with respect and always try to have a little fun every day!
- You will report to the Test Lab Supervisor and collaborate with other Engineering team members located at our headquarters in Burlingame CA.
Your Experience Includes:
- Equivalent or relevant experience in technical field
- 4 years of mechanical or electrical technician experience preferably in high voltage battery automotive bus or heavy vehicle with a safetyfirst mentality
- Experience with automotive electronic and mechanical systems
- Handson mechanical and high voltage skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
- Familiarity with webbased platforms such as Jira Confluence and Jama
- Proficient with electronic testing measurement and vehicle diagnostic equipment (i.e. Isolation testing Multimeter Oscilloscopes data acquisition systems etc.)
- Experience with LabVIEW data acquisition systems digital and analog interfaces for PCs test systems etc.
- Experience with test instrumentation (i.e. acceleration temperature flow pressure current voltage).
Physical Demands:
- May work various shifts as needed; may be requested to travel to different locations.
- Lifting up to 25 pounds and occasionally 50 pounds.
- Able to walk stand crouch bench kneel lift carry and reach as needed in large and tight spaces.
- Good eye/hand coordination and ability to identify color variations depth perceptions and close or distance visual items.
- Manual dexterity with occasional repetitive finger motion.
Environmental Demands:
- Ability to work in a test lab environment with varying heat and cold conditions.
- Wear protective clothing or respiratory protective equipment.
- Works with irritant chemicals gases etc.
Location: Burlingame CA
Travel: 0 10%
Compensation: $34/hr $37/hr
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. There is no immigration sponsorship available for this role (ex: H1B OPT CPT TN or any other employment sponsorship).
Proterra is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer providing equal employment opportunities to all Employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age genetic information veteran status pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law or ordinance. Proterra participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program (EVerify).
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
