Battery & Thermal Test Engineer

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, with 2-5 years of experience in battery and thermal testing, preferably in the automotive, aerospace, or energy storage industries.
Hands-on experience with battery test equipment, high-voltage systems, thermal sensors, and environmental chambers.
Familiarity with thermal characterization methods, including heat flux measurements, IR thermography, and cooling system evaluations.
Experience with test automation, data acquisition, and analysis tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW).
Basic understanding of battery systems, BMS, cooling technologies, and thermal safety testing.
Ability to troubleshoot test setups, instrumentation, and data collection issues.
Strong organizational and documentation skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with test engineers, technicians, and design teams.
This role may require up to 25% travel for test site support.

Design and execute battery performance, durability, and safety tests, focusing on thermal management and high-voltage safety.
Set up test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems for battery cycling, thermal characterization, and abuse testing.
Conduct thermal runaway, heat dissipation, and cooling system performance testing for battery packs and modules.
Support high-voltage and environmental testing, including overcharge, vibration, and mechanical stress tests.
Collect, process, and analyze thermal and electrical test data, identifying key trends and failure modes.
Work closely with battery design, thermal, and systems engineering teams to optimize cooling strategies and heat dissipation.
Ensure test lab safety by following high-voltage procedures and thermal safety best practices.
Maintain organized documentation of test plans, results, and observations to support design improvements and certification efforts.

No preferred qualifications provided.