Applications Technician - Ethium

EControls•San Antonio, TX

45d

About The Position

EControls is a global leader in innovative, integrated control solutions for internal combustion engines and electric drive systems, serving the off-highway, on-highway, and stationary equipment markets. For decades, the company has partnered with major OEMs worldwide to deliver world-class, full-authority engine management systems tailored to the most demanding applications. With a global network of engine development laboratories and highly skilled engineering teams, EControls provides end-to-end support—including base engine conversion, calibration, hardware, and software development—all backed by deep industry expertise and a commitment to customer success. Building on this legacy of engineering excellence, EControls launched Ethium, a dedicated lithium-ion battery division focused on advancing electrification in the material handling and industrial equipment sectors. Ethium designs and manufactures robust, intelligent lithium-ion battery systems that offer seamless integration and high performance in demanding applications. Ethium extends the same values and engineering rigor that define EControls—delivering safe, efficient, and fully supported energy solutions. Across both brands, the company is driven by a passion for solving complex challenges and enabling customer success. EControls and Ethium work to eliminate technical risk, optimize performance, and provide complete solutions through close collaboration and deep application understanding. With over 700 employees and operations across North America, Europe, and Asia, the company maintains a strong global footprint and delivers high-level product support and application engineering wherever customers operate.

Requirements

2+ years of relevant hands-on experience, preferably in battery systems, electrical diagnostics, or material handling equipment (MHE).
Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET), Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related technical field; or equivalent certification preferred.
Proficient computer skills, including experience with Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to travel up to 50% with a clean driving record.
Knowledge of hand and power tools, electrical systems, and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

Manage demo fleet operations, including storage, maintenance, trickle charging, and cleaning of units.
Refurbish demo fleet batteries through cycling, capacity testing, decay analysis, end-of-line testing, and replacement of cables and components.
Perform inventory management of spare parts and testing equipment, equipment calibration, and basic repairs as needed.
Maintain tools, equipment, and workspaces to support efficient operations.
Support battery approval testing, including in-vehicle and bench testing.
Provide general testing assistance, such as software testing, bench testing, electrical circuit assessments, and data collection.
Collaborate with engineering teams on prototype development, field testing, and documentation of test results.
Assist in tearing down batteries for failure mode analysis and support prototype harness building.
Build prototype wiring harnesses for battery systems and testing setups, including crimping, soldering, routing cables, and verifying electrical continuity and insulation.
Travel to customer sites to support installations, commissioning, and integration of battery systems.
Conduct site surveys to evaluate customer environments and equipment readiness.
Support on-site troubleshooting, diagnostics, and resolution of technical issues with battery systems and related equipment.
Gather and report feedback on product performance to internal teams for continuous improvement.