Battery Pack Test Engineer will be required to complete all mandatory training and adhere to lab safety protocols. Following the successful completion of the required training, the role will transition to the execution of tests, with a key emphasis on obtaining the highest quality data in the most efficient manner.
The Battery Pack Test
Engineer will collaborate with lab technicians throughout the testing process, encompassing test preparation, setup, execution, and post-test battery handling. This role will be responsible for generating comprehensive test reports upon test completion, as well as interim reports to fulfill ongoing requests or address any status issues.
Key Responsibilities
- Attaining proficiency in the utilization of battery pack test system hardware and software
- Mastery of executing test scripts and generating reports utilizing designated templates
- Creating and updating standard operating procedures and work instructions that adhere to safety protocol as well as battery pack testing standards
- Conducting day-to-day testing operations
- Ensuring all tests strictly adhere to lab safety protocols
- Keeping test requestors informed about ongoing test statuses
- Implementing best practices throughout all tests and test reporting activities
- Ensuring all test reports meet the highest quality standards
- Delivering timely reports based on test results upon test completion
- Proactively addressing and resolving test-related issues
- Assisting in root cause analysis and issue resolution identified during testing
- Collaborating with schedulers to optimize test equipment utilization
- Maintaining up-to-date compliance with all training requisites
- Escalating issues to management when necessary
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
- Minimum of three years of experience in laboratory or engineering
- Practical proficiency in common laboratory tools and instruments
- Experience in configuring, maintaining, and overseeing tests according to established test procedures
- Competence in collecting, analyzing, and visualizing test data
- Knowledge of lithium-ion batteries
- Robust verbal and written communication skills
- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities, attention to detail
- Legal eligibility to work in Canada
Preferred Qualifications
- Master of Science degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
- Familiarity with AVL PUMA or similar battery test systems
- Experience with CAN tools, such as Vector CANalyzer
- Proficiency in calibration and analysis tools, like ETAS-INCA
- Experience with EV battery pack diagnosis, root cause analysis, and teardown
- Proficiency in data processing using MATLAB or Python
- Experience with DVP&R; (Design Verification Plan & Report) test plan execution
- Prior experience or knowledge of ISO 17025 or 9001 accreditation