Abuse Test Engineer, Energy Storage
Core
Designing, executing, and analyzing abuse tests to ensure the safety and robustness of new energy storage products against extreme conditions and misuse scenarios.
Role type
Abuse Test Engineer
Builds
Test infrastructure and robust electromechanical/electrochemical systems
Domain
Energy Storage / Battery Safety
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Physics of failure analysis, UL9540a thermal propagation testing, data acquisition rig design, actuation system design, data analysis (MATLAB/Python), problem-solving
Preferred skills
Electrical/Mechanical Engineering background, experience with short circuit/overvoltage/overheat testing, fast-setup data acquisition
Technologies
MATLAB, Minitab, Python, temperature sensors, heater, remote knife switch
Responsibilities
Design and build test infrastructure for swift and safe testing; Identify potential failure modes in electromechanical systems; Execute tests simulating extreme conditions (short circuit, overcharge, forced thermal propagation); Analyze test data to ensure product robustness
Seniority
Individual Contributor (level adjustable based on experience)