Senior R&D Test Technician
About The Position
Moment Energy is seeking a Senior R&D Test Technician to lead complex validation testing and laboratory operations. As our most senior R&D technician, you'll support advanced testing of battery energy storage systems, including high-voltage battery testing, thermal runaway testing, and power electronics validation. Working with minimal supervision, you'll partner with Senior Validation & Verification (V&V) Engineers to design test setups, establish safety boundaries, and develop data collection systems for new test protocols. You'll also serve as a technical resource within the R&D lab by mentoring junior technicians and supporting safe, efficient, and high-quality laboratory operations.
Requirements
- Completed a 3-year Advanced College Diploma in Mechatronics, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years of dedicated hands-on laboratory or testing experience.
- 5+ years of experience working in an R&D test lab, power electronics testing facility, EV testing environment, advanced aerospace or defense validation lab, or a similar product development environment.
- Experience designing, building, commissioning, and troubleshooting complex engineering test setups and validation equipment.
- Advanced troubleshooting skills involving embedded systems, including CAN bus, Modbus, and Ethernet communication.
- Strong understanding of high-power and high-voltage electrical safety practices, including CSA Z462 and NFPA 70E.
- Proficiency with system automation tools and advanced laboratory instrumentation.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills, with the ability to interpret complex engineering test data.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to mentor junior technicians and work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with lithium-ion battery systems, battery energy storage systems (BESS), or renewable energy technologies.
- Experience supporting Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems, battery cycler platforms, or advanced power electronics validation.
- Familiarity with environmental chambers, vibration testing, or other environmental qualification methods.
- Experience supporting prototype development, engineering validation, or new product introduction (NPI).
- Experience developing laboratory procedures, test standards, or continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Senior Validation & Verification (V&V) Engineers to design, build, and troubleshoot complex test rigs, including Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems, high-power battery cycler platforms, and dynamometers (dynos).
- Safely execute high-risk tests, including short-circuit, overcharge, and mechanical abuse testing, while following established safety procedures, emergency protocols, and Arc Flash PPE requirements.
- Perform failure analysis on prototypes and isolate component-level failures involving PCBs, Battery Management Systems (BMS), and battery modules.
- Review raw test data, identify sensor errors and anomalies, and prepare technical summaries to support engineering design decisions.
- Maintain laboratory calibration records, manage sensor inventory, and mentor Level 1 and Level 2 technicians on laboratory safety and best practices.
Benefits
- Employee equity
- Robust RRSP matching program
- Extended health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents through Manulife
- Paid time off
- Paid company closure between Christmas and New Year's
- Generous paid sick leave
- Open and collaborative office culture
- Frequent company socials
- Wellness programs (weekly yoga/fitness)
- Free EV charging on-site
- Weekly Tuesday dinner provided
- Generous supply of coffee and snacks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
