Mechanical & Thermal Battery Test Engineer
Core
Develop and execute mechanical and thermal test methods for battery cells and modules, including tensile/compression, shock, vibration, and controlled-heating safety evaluations.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical & thermal test engineer
Builds
Test protocols, fixtures, data reports, and safety evaluation results for battery materials and modules
Domain
Automotive/Consumer electronics battery testing and reliability
Required skills
Mechanical property characterization, Instron system programming, fixture design, CAD, battery-cell teardown, Digital Image Correlation (DIC), high-speed video analysis, shock/vibration testing, environmental chamber operation, thermocouple mounting, data analysis, SOP creation
Preferred skills
Automotive or structural testing experience, specimen preparation (laser/water-jet cutting/machining), battery-cycling experience
Technologies
Instron, DIC, high-speed cameras, accelerometers, data-acquisition systems, environmental chambers, thermocouples, pressure/flow sensors
Responsibilities
Design and operate test fixtures and setups for mechanical and thermal evaluations; Program Instron systems and configure dynamic test instrumentation; Prepare specimens from finished batteries using cutting or machining methods; Analyze test data and produce technical reports and SOPs; Collaborate with technicians and external labs to execute test plans
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC