Mechanical (Thermal/Vibration) Test Engineer
Core
Mechanical (Thermal/Vibration) Test Engineer ensuring safety, reliability, and performance of battery energy storage systems (BESS) through hands-on testing in R&D and production labs.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical test engineer (thermal/vibration)
Builds
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) and their mechanical/thermal subsystems
Domain
Clean energy / Battery storage / Mechanical testing
Required skills
Vibration and shock testing, Thermal chamber testing, 3D CAD design, Fixture design and fabrication, Test plan development, Data acquisition systems, Machine shop tools, Modal analysis
Preferred skills
Python scripting, SCPI, Lithium-ion battery systems, UL1973/UL9540 standards, Liquid cooling systems
Technologies
Shaker tables, Thermal chambers, DAQ systems, Fusion, SolidWorks, Onshape, Python, SCPI
Responsibilities
Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for certification, compliance, and R&D; Set up and run vibration, shock, and thermal chamber tests; Design 3D CAD fixtures and manage 2D manufacturing drawings; Configure data acquisition systems and automate test equipment; Maintain and calibrate lab test equipment; Contribute to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).