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 β38.3β 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
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