Battery Test Engineer

Company: TTi Global
Location: Irvine
Posted on: January 13, 2021

Job Description:

This is what you will do:--- Perform tests to validate mechanical components and systems within EV battery packs to be used for vehicle platforms.--- Perform methods to diagnose and characterize mechanical behaviors--- Specify and/or operate equipment and instruments for various mechanical and durability tests--- Automate tests where applicable--- Execute detailed test plans and results reports in a timely manner.--- Collaborate with design engineers to determine appropriate methods to test and pass/fail criteria.--- Develop, maintain, and enhance technical memory documents, templates, and tracking of BoD, BoM, CTS, CTR, DFMEA, ADV Toolbox, Drawing Templates, and Lessons Learned--- Support design reviews for Product Development & Change Management, Key Stakeholder Reviews, Component Technical Reviews and Supplier Technical Reviews--- Support FMEA efforts (design and process)--- Support failure analysis activities during development, throughout production life and after-market.--- Speak up for safety issues and read across activities for actions and closures--- Be technical lead and provide direction to lab personnel (both in house and outside) in setting up and executing tests--- Work with cross functional test teams to align test conditions and test methods for software evaluation, etc where applicable.--- Participate in Bill of Design assessments, CTS, DFMEA, PFMEA, DVP&R, CTR, etc------ Provide feedback related to battery failure modes discovered in testing to Development/Validation Engineers, Design Engineers--- Support technical root cause analysis and resolution of issues found during testing--- Provide analysis from data collected during testing--- Support hardware integration related to interfacing hardware and connection issues--- Design and modify fixtures and instrumentation for battery testingJob Requirements:This is what you will need:--- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or related relevant field--- Minimum 5 years automotive experience in related relevant field--- 3 years of experience with Battery Pack testing at the System level.--- Demonstrated knowledge of battery pack, module and cell design preferred.--- Demonstrated knowledge of automated battery test equipment and test methods preferred.--- Experience with configuring devices with mechanical measurement instruments, including but not limited to accelerometers, strain gauges, displacement measurement transducers, force transducers, etc.--- A wide range of experience with automotive test tools such as Vector CANoe/CANape, Tracetronic ECU-Test, Vehicle SPI preferred--- Experience working with high voltage systems preferred--- Knowledge of lab equipment including vibration test systems, tensile test systems, fatigue analysis tools, etc--- Familiarity with statistical tools, DOEs and packages such as JMP / Minitab--- Familiarity with DFSS or DRM tools (such as VOC, FMEA, 5-Why, 8-D)--- High energy and self-motivated--- Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.--- Strong technical communication skills (written and verbal--- -20% Domestic and/or International Travel

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