Test Technician — Battery & Energy Storage Regulatory Compliance

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 :

• Associates degree in Electrical Mechanical or Electronics Engineering or equivalent education or practical experience.
• 25 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 drivers 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 ULor 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 companys rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time