Principal Test Technician
Principal Test Technician
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Job Description
Overview
Element has an opportunity for a Principal Test Technician to join our rapidly expanding team in Hopkinton MA. As a member of the operations team the Principal Test Technician position performs a variety of routine and non-routine testing assignments within the department assigned and insures timely and accurate test results under minimal direct supervision. Based out of our Element Hopkinton testing facility the senior level position of Principal Technician will be responsible for oversight and test execution of multiple test programs which includes programming Maccor cyclers instrumenting test setups and delivering customer battery testing projects by providing customers with test data.
Responsibilities
- Conduct a variety of tests on Lithium-Ion Battery Cells
- Perform cell inspections and preliminary electrical and mechanical measurements (ACR OCV etc.)
- Prepare cells for testing including fixture setup and sensor installation
- Install cells in environmental chambers and connect them to test systems (e.g. Maccor)
- Troubleshoot and resolve testing issues
- Lead and execute test plans supplied by customers
- Learn and utilize battery test programming software (e.g. Maccor Build Test)
- Maintain detailed test records in electronic and/or physical formats
- Adhere to all safety protocols for battery handling and disposal
- Generate test reports plot chart and data manipulation
Skills / Qualifications
- Maccor or related cycler experience highly preferred
- Able to manage testing projects as they enter lab from start to finish including setup planning execution delivery and customer management
- Strong understanding of AC/DC electrical principles
- Proficiency in troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues
- Basic computer skills (MS Office Suite Outlook)
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving cycling tests
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Demonstrated communication skills required
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions data and details furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form
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Diversity Statement
At Element we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming the worlds most trusted testing partner.
All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age disability ethnic origin gender marital status race religion responsibility of dependents sexual orientation or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Unclear
