Electric Vehicle Battery Service Technician

Renewance • Elmhurst, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Renewance we envision a world where every home, business, and vehicle is powered by clean, renewable energy. Our mission is to help society transition to greener energy and mobility solutions through supporting the sustainable use of industrial batteries. Since its inception in 2015, Renewance has evolved into a leading provider of industrial battery lifecycle services and asset management solutions for efficient and responsible battery energy storage and EV battery deployments, operations, and end-of-life management. Renewance is a vibrant SME that is well poised for an ambitious growth journey in a high growth industry Our clients include OEMs, battery energy storage system integrators, electric vehicle OEMs, EV fleet owners, and electric utilities. The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $40.00 per hour based on the national average. Pay offered is determined through interview assessments, previous experience and certification, and candidate input. The Renewance Battery Service Technician will provide technical assessment of industrial batteries stored at the Renewance service center. The assessment will cover physical, operational and performance. The Battery Service Engineer must be able to understand battery technology, performance and operational attributes of various battery technologies. The selected candidate can expect a fast paced, exciting learning environment through the rapid growth of the business.

Requirements

• 2+ years relevant experience in field engineering or services in electrical power equipment or energy space, with consumer, commercial or industrial Electric Vehicles preferred
• Experience with high voltage or direct current electrical equipment and principles
• Ability to effectively work as an individual but also coordinate and work with a team
• Ability to research and develop solutions, documentation and processes
• Fast learner and capable of executing multiple projects and objectives
• Demonstrated ability to exceed individual performance goals and to work with engineering & sales personnel to achieve team objectives
• Self-directed, highly detail-oriented, organized, and flexible
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Accomplishments that reflect leadership, teamwork, integrity, and accountability

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test and grade industrial and commercial EV batteries for physical and operational performance
• Execute periodic maintenance required to store batteries per OEM requirements
• Collect and document validation results (state of health, capacity and open circuit voltage measurements)
• Install and configure controls-related firmware
• Responsible and accountable for safety of all personnel
• Package batteries deemed not usable for recycling (these batteries are to be placed on pallets for shipment to recycling plant)
• Ability to use mechanical lifting equipment to move batteries in a warehouse environment
• Work with Customers and Clients to receive orders, resolve issues, and provide quality service results
• Occasionally support regional field service work on both EV and ESS systems

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO): Enjoy 15 days of paid time off annually to recharge and relax.
• 401(k)
• Health Plans: Choose between our Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan or opt for a Health Savings Account (HSA) plan that suits your needs.
• Dental and Vision Plans: Access comprehensive dental and vision coverage to ensure your overall well-being.
• Company paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed