Battery Test Engineer

Teledyne Technologies•Sparks, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins. This is a fully onsite position based in Sparks, Maryland, typically working a Monday through Friday, first-shift schedule. Regular onsite attendance is required to support laboratory testing and collaboration with the engineering team. Participation in a rotating 24/7 on-call schedule is required to support emergency response and critical testing activities. Join Teledyne Energy Systems and help develop advanced energy storage technologies for some of the world's most demanding applications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physical sciences, or a related technical discipline
Two or more years of relevant experience in electrical testing, data acquisition and control systems, data analysis, or a related engineering environment
Hands-on experience with battery or cell electrical test equipment (Maccor or equivalent), including automated test scripting, data management, data plotting, and troubleshooting
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated attention to detail and understanding of measurement accuracy and precision
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work independently and effectively within a team environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
Strong technical documentation and recordkeeping skills
U.S. Citizenship required due to government contract requirements and access to controlled data and software

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Access or SQL databases
LabVIEW programming experience
Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) programming and macro development experience
Experience working in a battery, aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or laboratory environment

Responsibilities

Perform electrical testing of lithium-ion battery cells using automated battery cycling equipment, including Maccor systems
Design and fabricate simple test fixtures and laboratory setups
Develop and maintain test scripts using Build Test software and related automation tools
Record, manage, and track testing activities using database applications
Collect, organize, process, and analyze large quantities of test data to evaluate cell performance and reliability
Prepare technical reports and communicate test results to internal and external stakeholders
Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues involving test equipment and test setups
Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with quality and customer requirements
Collaborate with engineering teams to support product development, qualification testing, and customer programs