Battery Lab Engineer

Intertek•Cortland, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek is seeking an Engineer - Battery Lab to join its Electrical team in Cortland, New York. The role performs testing and evaluations of military and aerospace products to U.S., Canadian, and other international product standards. The engineer documents and reports results, manages assigned battery projects, and communicates with clients and internal teams throughout testing. Travel may be required up to 25% of the time. The position involves testing batteries and battery systems, operating environmental chambers and battery cyclers, and conducting destructive and nondestructive testing. It also includes setting up and cleaning test areas, disassembling batteries, supporting thermal runaway fire tests, performing electrical measurements and calculations, and supporting sample shipping and receiving. The role requires following safety procedures and using appropriate personal protective equipment, including a respirator for certain tasks. Intertek describes itself as a global provider of quality assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services. Its stated purpose is “Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.”

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
Valid unrestricted driver’s license and reliable driving record.
Expertise with Microsoft Office.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organization and time-management skills.
Excellent customer-service skills.
Self-motivation and ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established parameters.
Ability to frequently lift 50 pounds.
Ability to travel as business needs dictate, up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
Experience with battery lab testing.
Experience using environmental chambers.

Responsibilities

Read standards and determine their applicability to the equipment under test.
Perform battery and battery-system testing in accordance with applicable standards.
Operate environmental chambers and battery cyclers for battery charge and discharge.
Document testing using data loggers and photographs, and compile test results.
Develop, set up, and follow established test plans; plan testing, evaluations, and report writing using a schedule.
Compile data and product descriptions, compose final reports, and submit reports for reviewer approval.
Communicate project status and test results to clients, sales personnel, and management throughout testing.
Conduct destructive and nondestructive testing of battery cells, packs, modules, and systems.
Disassemble batteries to evaluate components and set up samples for fault testing.
Support senior engineers with thermal runaway fire tests and assist with test setup, teardown, and cleanup.
Perform electrical calculations and measurements.
Manage assigned battery projects and provide ongoing client support.
Support shipping and receiving of samples.
Use appropriate PPE and proper lifting techniques and equipment when moving heavy or oversized samples.
Perform other duties as assigned.