Qualification Engineer I

Palladium Energy • Woodridge, IL

4d • $73,000 - $83,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Inventus Power is a global leader in advanced battery systems that specializes in designing and manufacturing high-quality, reliable, and innovative power systems for a broad range of portable, motive, and stationary applications. We are a US based company headquartered in Woodridge, Illinois and have a global presence that extends across four continents with five manufacturing facilities, three engineering technical centers, a multi-tiered sales service channel, and 3,000+ employees. For over 60 years, Inventus Power has been addressing the rapidly expanding power demands of a changing world through technology and engineered solutions. We continue to invest in our people and processes, while enhancing our products and capabilities in order to create a safer, smarter, and more sustainable battery-powered world.

We are an ITAR facility and hire only U.S. persons who are defined as U.S. citizens or green card holders.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, or a related technical discipline (Bachelor's in Engineering preferred); OR an equivalent combination of technical training and hands-on test lab experience (e.g., 4+ years as a hardware test technician with demonstrated growth into procedure development, formal reporting, and independent test execution).
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in product development, qualification, or compliance testing.
• Strong working knowledge of standard electronics test equipment including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, programmable power supplies, and data loggers.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and perform basic electrical calculations.
• Demonstrated experience with data gathering, analysis, and technical report generation.
• Strong computer skills, highly proficient using MS Word and Excel (pivot tables, charts, lookups).
• Fluent in English with strong verbal and written technical communication skills.
• Capable of working in a team environment and independently with minimal supervision; reacts well under pressure, accepts responsibility for own actions, and follows through on commitments.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience executing formal regulatory or compliance testing is the single strongest differentiator for this role. What we care about is that you have worked in a structured, requirements-driven test environment where procedures, deviations, and results must withstand external scrutiny.
• Experience with any of the following standards families is highly valued: Lithium battery transport testing — UN 38.3, IATA DGR, 49 CFR 173.185; Environmental qualification — MIL-STD-810, RTCA DO-160, IEC 60068; EMC / EMI testing — MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, CISPR, FCC Part 15, IEC 61000-4-x; Product safety and agency testing — UL, IEC 62133, CE, TUV, CSA
• Experience working with or coordinating third-party accredited test labs (A2LA, ISO/IEC 17025)
• Hands-on experience with environmental chambers (Cincinnati Sub-Zero, Thermotron, ESPEC) and Watlow controllers.
• Experience with battery cyclers (Maccor, Chroma, Arbin) and battery fuel-gauging techniques.
• Experience with electrodynamic vibration and mechanical shock systems.
• Familiarity with EMC pre-compliance tools (ESD guns, LISN, spectrum analyzers).
• Experience developing automated test equipment (ATE).
• Direct experience working with lithium batteries, chargers, and battery management systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute qualification test programs against military, transport, and industry standards (MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, UN 38.3, IATA DGR, and customer-specific requirements), including procedure development, hands-on test execution, deviation management, and formal reporting.
• Set up and operate lab equipment including environmental chambers, vibration and shock systems, battery cyclers (Maccor, Chroma), programmable power supplies, oscilloscopes, and data acquisition systems.
• Fabricate and instrument test fixtures — cabling, thermocouple placement, sense/force wiring, and safe electrical connections at pack-level voltages.
• Generate detailed product qualification test plans based on internal and external specifications; compose final qualification reports that will withstand customer and third-party scrutiny.
• Collect, evaluate, and report all test results with full traceability — DUT identification, calibration status, chamber setpoints, and timestamped observations.
• Collaborate with third-party labs and certification bodies to attain product compliance to safety and transport regulations.
• Plan and document project status, maintain test schedules, and coordinate with functional managers and customers to ensure on-time completion of deliverables.
• Perform root cause failure analysis of products, assemblies, and components to identify corrective and preventative actions that improve design and manufacturing processes.
• Communicate project risks, technical findings, and deviations clearly across all levels of the organization; support mitigation activities.
• Provide technical support to other functional groups within the organization and assist in the acceptance and implementation of new tools and techniques.

Benefits

• This position has a clearly defined progression to Qualification Engineer II, with mentorship on regulatory ownership, cross-functional test program leadership, and formal customer-facing qualification reporting.
• We are actively investing in our test lab capability — including facility expansion, new test capability build-out, and modern automation tooling — and this role will play a direct part in that growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree