Job Title:  Battery Test Engineer
Location: Cupertino, CA 95014
Duration: 4+ Months Assigment
 
Job Summary:

• Do you have a passion for invention and self-challenge? Are you seeking to push the limits of what’s considered feasible? As part of our battery engineering group, craft creative battery solutions that deliver more energy in smaller spaces than ever before. We work across subject areas to transform improved hardware elements into a single, integrated design. Join us, and you’ll help us innovate new battery technologies that continually outperform the previous iterations. By collaborating with other product development groups across the client, you’ll push the industry boundaries of what batteries can do and improve the product experience for our customers across the world!  
• In this role you will utilize your skills as a Battery Test Engineer to lead electrical and mechanical testing of Lithium-Ion batteries in coordination with other test engineers and technicians to validate battery packs for next-generation consumer electronics. You will work with cross-functional teams on defining test cases, reviewing test scripts, and analyzing data to ensure batteries meet the performance specifications

Key qualifications: 

• Good understanding of engineering/applied science concepts.
• Understanding of battery cycler equipment like Maccor, Arbin, Gamry, etc.. and their use in appropriate applications.
• 3+ year’s experience in testing in a lab environment with an understanding of Lithium Ion battery cells and packs preferred.
• Ability to work with vendors remotely and auditing.
• Bringing a can-do attitude with a willingness to take ownership and drive results.
• Relies on data to justify technical decisions and ability to clearly explain technical issues.
• Self-starter with excellent time management skills and a curious spirit and willing to work in fast pace team.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently under high pressure and comfortable working in a dynamic environment.
• Have a previous track record of success conducting tests - should also be able to process and summarize data.
• Possess a high level of attention to detail.

Description:

• Works with core team members to define and execute the pack cycling testing across multiple programs and locations.
• Review the data and reach alignment with cross-functional team members regularly and highlight any anomalies in a timely manner.
• Conducts investigations and prepares reports to support investigations.  
• Defines test plans, reviews procedures and analyzes data for validation activities. 
• Works closely with vendors to oversee battery cycling and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoot equipment and sample issues, maintaining and solving test equipment problems as needed. 
• Uses various types of measurement equipment to test batteries and cells.  

Education:

• BS in engineering or applied sciences. 

 

About Us: SPECTRAFORCE is one of the fastest-growing workforce solutions firms in the United States. As a diversity-owned business, we place human connection at the heart of everything we do, building strong relationships with both clients and candidates to fill roles successfully. Our teams in North and Central America and India serve more than 150 Fortune clients globally, leveraging custom AI technology to provide direct hire, executive search, nearshoring, offshoring, and project staffing solutions.
 
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
 
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LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer. 


At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $58.77/hr.