The Systems Test Specialist Engineer will be responsible for supporting bench and customer testing for the development of large-scale Energy Storage products and subsystems.
The Systems Test Specialist Engineer will be responsible for working cross-functionally, collaborating with systems engineering, validation, testing, product engineering, software engineering, and program management teams to define and execute development testing designed to verify system-level and subsystem-level requirements. This individual will also create problem reports and drive resolution of these problems, and collect, process, analyze, and communicate test data to internal and external customers.
Responsibilities:
Conceptualize and create tools, test setups for monitoring and evaluating product performance.
Deliver solutions to complex test problems such as strategy, approach, and scalability.
Define and document test cases, test strategies, and analyze and document test data and results.
Utilize hands-on experience in troubleshooting and triaging complex electrical schematics, PCBs, and embedded system designs.
Collaborate with specialists to conduct root cause analyses and provide support.
Establish and maintain comprehensive equipment documentation, spare parts lists, and preventative maintenance schedules.
Design and oversee critical interfaces within systems to facilitate component reuse and adherence to standard methodologies.
Execute test plans for the development of battery pack systems to ensure compliance with system requirements.
Gather, process, analyze, and communicate test data internally.
Lead data analysis endeavors and interpretations pertaining to battery performance.
Prepare and present test reports, including tables/charts, to the internal team.
Keep the team and requirement management system updated with test results and support project teams in tracking status.
Offer technical expertise in investigating system issues and support root cause analysis, mitigation, and corrective action planning.
Adhere to federal and state regulations.
Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
Predictable and reliable attendance.
Position Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
Minimum of three (3) years engineering experience in systems testing, system verification, or Hardware in the Loop (HIL) [LK1] testing of battery and low or high-voltage products.
Minimum of three (3) years engineering experience in lithium-ion battery systems testing on large-scale energy storage and battery pack programs preferred.
Experience analyzing, debugging, and reworking electrical circuits, components, and subsystems using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, DC power supplies, programmable loads, thermal probes, and other equipment.
Experience developing and executing automated tests using tools such as LabView, MATLAB.
Experienced with the handling of both low and high-voltage lithium-ion battery systems.
Experienced communicator, capable of concisely presenting highly technical test data to internal and external customers, and cross-functional teams.
Experience with Microsoft office tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Experience with Vector Tools.
General lab or shop experience including use of tools like multimeter, power tools, and similar.
Product experience with Li-Ion batteries, battery pack design, power systems, alternative energy systems, electronic control units (ECUs), battery management systems (BMS), MEMS, and sensors.
Educated on common lithium-ion cell, module, and battery pack test certifications.
Ability to travel and work flexible hours as needed (less than 10% travel on average).
Key Competencies:
Decision Making & Analysis: Makes sound decisions based upon a mixture of data-driven analysis, expertise, experience, and judgment; collects relevant information, seeks input from others, and identifies connections and/or root causes of problems.
Takes Initiative: Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
Continual Improvement: Displays a consistent orientation toward producing the highest quality products or services, while keeping a focus on sustainability. Constantly looking for incremental improvements in work processes and results.
Delivers Results: Achievement oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before.
Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategic Priorities Focused: Understands and actively supports the organization's mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities.
Assertiveness: Maintaining a position when you know you are right; standing up to others and expressing views without fear or for approval and without engaging in unnecessary aggression.
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment.
Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen.
May need to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or reach overhead.
The person in this position needs to occasionally move about in industrial environments, and on uneven terrain.
Works in a temperature-controlled office environment, with occasional work in outdoor weather conditions, and in industrial environments.
The noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud.
Why Join Us
American Battery Solutions (ABS) provides comprehensive benefit plan options at no cost and a competitive salary to all associates. ABS is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Benefits Overview
Paid time off includes 4 weeks, 15 holidays, and parental leave.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) offerings.
Company provided 401K savings plan with matching contributions to help you save for retirement.
Voluntary benefits offerings.
Tuition assistance.
Employee Referral program.
Employee development and career growth opportunities.
About Us
At American Battery Solutions (ABS) we are developing the next generation of battery energy storage systems that will power the vehicles of today and tomorrow! Our team works with the latest technologies and battery chemistries engineering, testing, and manufacturing batteries to power the world's electric propulsion transition. At ABS you may get a chance to work on a project for an autonomous warehouse robot or an autonomous lawnmower, or you may work on a battery for a fleet of delivery vehicles or a transit bus, or even an EV start-up or a massive grid energy storage system. Our team is led by some of the industry's most experienced professionals, but we pride ourselves on developing a diverse team of next-generation battery experts.
The Location - Lake Orion
American Battery Solutions Headquarters and Innovation Center is located in the heart of South-East Michigan in Orion Township. Orion Township is a Pure Michigan Trail Town that has a long-standing dedication to enhancing trails and pathways in its community, which is home to the Polly Ann Trail, Paint Creek Trail, and Iron Belle Trail. The township boasts more than 50 miles of trails. Southeast Michigan also boasts some of the best eating around! Whether your interest is in furthering your education, enjoying one of the many regional sporting events, or enjoying the vast outdoors that Michigan has to offer, you'll be at the center of it here!
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