Battery Test Engineer

Purpose

The Battery department is responsible for providing testing services for Battery/Module/Cell, including performance, life cycle, durability, abuse, and strip and rate.

This role is to carry out all types of Battery testing (including Performance, life cycle, durability, safety, abuse and environmental), working within a team of engineers and technicians to co-ordinate and deliver test activities. The successful applicant will be expected to ensure tests are correctly performed in conformance with various international and customer standards including robust recording and reporting.

Close and constructive interaction with customers is required to ensure all activities which are conducted meet their respective specifications and deliver the required information in a timely manner.

This role will provide the successful applicant with scope for further development in technical aspects such as problem solving, diagnostic skills, analysis and data presentation, as well as participation in the continuous development of processes and facilities, both technological and operational, within the Battery test department. UTAC are a keen supporter of personal development, including supporting individuals in accreditation as Incorporated or Chartered engineers.

This is an opportunity to develop your experience and skills in a world class battery testing environment with the support of an experienced and highly competent team.

Responsibilities

The successful role holder will be responsible for liaising with customers to establish testing requirements and to ensure tests are prepared, executed, clearly and completely documented and reported to the highest standards, on time and within budget.

Establish test content including review and inclusion of any regulatory requirements.

Prepare internal test execution documentation

Ensure all Health and Safety and quality procedures are adhered to.

Development of Risk Assessments, supporting the strong culture of safe working.

Programming of test equipment.

Undertake analysis of results, including statements of conformity or engineering observations and interpretations

Apply continuous improvement methods to activities and facilities to ensure ever improving processes and test methods

Act in accordance with the behaviours for UTAC staff at all times

Work in accordance with and support the creation of new and existing processes and procedures

Working in accordance with ISO 17025.

Requirements

Qualifications

Degree or equivalent in technical/electrical disciplines

Experience

Minimum of 2 years hands on experience performing tests within a lab or workshop environment, or working in the design and development of batteries, especially those containing lithium (Desirable)

Working with electric vehicles or sub-systems or other relevant HV systems (Desirable)

Experienced of CAN (Desirable)

Development and commissioning of test rigs and apparatus.

A clear understanding and ability to assess relevant health and safety risks

Selection and application of various types of instrumentation and of data acquisition systems.

Practiced in data analysis and presentation

Writing of technical reports

Understanding of relevant international standards, in particular UN/ECE Reg. 100, Reg 132 and “38.3” for batteries and Quality assurance, particularly ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 (Beneficial)

Skills

Sound, practical understanding of electrical principles and battery fundamentals, particularly in regard to relevant safety aspects.

Programming of automation or software controlled applications

Ability to utilize HV diagnostic tools such as multi meters, oscilloscopes and clamp meters with best safety practices

Able to convey work instructions and test outcomes, both verbally and written

Strong organisational, analytical and problem solving skills

Data analysis, interpretation and presentation

Rig design using Solidworks or similar CAD packages (Preferred)

Experienced using Canalyzer (Desirable)

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications

Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Personal Behaviours

Positive and professional attitude at all times with a customer focus, desiring to deliver at the highest standards and best practice

Excellent attention to detail with a methodical, documented approach to working

Good understanding of H&S practices and focus on safe working

Willingness to learn

Highly motivated, Flexible and adaptable, excelling as a team player

High level of confidentiality and integrity

Ability to work under pressure and delegate where required

Other

Flexibility to travel as and when required

Full UK driving licence & own transport (UTAC is not easily assessable via public transport)

Willing to undergo a Criminal Disclosure check

French, German, or other languages (Beneficial)

NOTE: This position be will based on site at Millbrook, Bedford