Test Technician — Battery & Energy Storage Regulatory Compliance
Core
Perform regulatory compliance testing and evaluation on lithium-ion cells, modules, packs, EV traction batteries, and stationary/motive battery energy storage systems (BESS) against U.S., Canadian, and International product safety standards.
Role type
Test Technician (Battery & Energy Storage Regulatory Compliance)
Builds
Compliance test reports and certification data for battery and BESS products
Domain
Energy Storage / Battery Safety / Regulatory Compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Battery chemistry fundamentals, Li-ion failure mechanisms, thermal runaway propagation, test instrumentation operation, data acquisition, high-voltage safety practices, risk assessment, FMEA, technical writing, client communication
Preferred skills
UL 61800-5-1 or UL 62368-1 exposure, FMEA methodology (AIAG-VDA), scripting/automation (Python, MATLAB), IECEx or ATEX programs, familiarity with UL 1973, UL 2580, UL 9540, UL 9540A, IEC 62133, IEC 62619, IEC 62620, UN 38.3
Technologies
Data acquisition systems, thermocouples, cycling equipment, environmental chambers, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Execute battery and BESS compliance testing to standards including UL 1973, UL 2580, UL 9540, UL 9540A, IEC 62133-2, IEC 62619; Prepare and review Test Report Forms (TRFs) in CB Scheme / IEC format; Conduct risk assessments and FMEAs for battery and power electronics systems; Support UL 9540A large-scale and unit-level fire testing programs; Set up and operate standard test equipment and build/calibrate test fixtures; Obtain and record test data and perform basic analysis; Interface with client engineering teams to resolve non-conformances; Maintain program documentation for active certifications
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC