Lab Test Manager - Battery Cell Testing

Moment Energy•Surrey, BC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Moment Energy is seeking an adaptable and organized Lab Test Manager to oversee the daily operations and maintenance of approximately 100 ongoing battery tests in their cell testing lab. This role is crucial for establishing and efficiently running a new cell testing lab, requiring the ability to simplify processes and identify root causes of issues. The position involves managing lab operations, coordinating with battery engineering, ensuring safety, and contributing to the lab's expansion. The role focuses on optimizing asset utilization rather than in-depth data analysis or modeling of lithium-ion batteries.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in test and laboratory management.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration abilities.
A willingness to support R&D activities and process improvements.
Writing and editing standard operating procedures.
Creation and maintenance of test protocols.
Hands-on experience in a mechanical and electrical assembly manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in assembly, wiring, crimping, and the operation of power hand tools (drills, impact drivers, angle grinders, etc.).
Familiarity with facility systems such as electrical distribution and manufacturing equipment.
Willingness to learn aspects of battery testing such as: degradation cycling, calendar life, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and abuse testing (thermal, mechanical, electrical)
Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs with or without lifting aids and stand for long periods of time.
Experience working in manufacturing, cleantech, or energy startup.

Nice To Haves

Experience in battery testing and handling.
Familiarity with battery testing equipment: Arbin, Neware, Biologic, Sinexcel, or Novonix.
Familiarity with battery testing: degradation cycling, calendar life, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and abuse testing (thermal, mechanical, electrical)
Aptitude for light data analysis and experience developing simple scripts or tools for data processing and report generation.
Experience supporting workplace health and safety programs.

Responsibilities

Coordinate months-long testing plans and perform periodic check-ins on the test.
Own the daily execution of over 100 battery cell tests, ensuring they run safely, efficiently, and according to schedule.
Manage, create, or improve new battery test protocols.
Creating standard operating procedures for other workers to follow.
Design and build testing harnesses and supporting test fixtures.
Help plan and manage expansion of cell testing equipment.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase testing throughput, reliability, and lab efficiency
Manage hazards specific to battery testing, including high-voltage systems, chemical exposure, thermal runaway, and fire mitigation protocols.
Ensure that every test started has the correct safety limits included.
Perform regular maintenance on the battery cell testing systems.
Monitor the electricity usage of the lab.
Support inspections, audits, and compliance requirements related to facility operations.
Lead root-cause investigations for testing anomalies and equipment failures.
Support workplace health and safety programs, including facility safety practices, hazard identification, and compliance with occupational health and safety standards in industrial or manufacturing environments.