Senior Test Engineer

Anthro • Alameda, CA

8d • $120,000 - $160,000

About The Position

The Senior Test Engineer manages Anthro’s battery test lab and operations related to cell testing and battery materials characterization. The role works cross-functionally with R&D, Manufacturing, Data Systems, and Facilities to improve safety, accuracy, and efficiency in a mission-critical lab. The engineer helps specify and commission new equipment, create and maintain automated data pipelines, oversee deployment of new test protocols, and allocate lab resources such as cyclers, environmental chambers, and mechanical testers. The role also oversees multiple technicians and requires effective written and verbal communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated experience using battery cyclers such as Landt, Neware, MACCOR, or Arbin.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive, high-value equipment in an industrial setting.
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder projects in an R&D setting.
• Familiarity with Python, JMP, SQL, and computer networking principles for data pipeline management and analysis.
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools such as Asana, Notion, or Trello.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all operations within Anthro’s battery test lab.
• Work closely with the Data Systems team to improve data accessibility.
• Install, calibrate, and troubleshoot battery cycling equipment in accordance with ISO 9001 standards.
• Collaborate with engineers and scientists to create custom test solutions, advanced metrology techniques, and reliability test methods.
• Oversee battery test protocol development and the approval process.
• Promote a safe, collaborative, and inclusive team culture focused on ownership, technical rigor, and cross-functional success.
• Help specify and commission new equipment, create and maintain automated data pipelines, oversee deployment of new test protocols, and allocate test resources.
• Oversee multiple technicians.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with experience; expected salary range for the posted level is $120,000–$160,000.
• 15 vacation days, 10 or more holidays, and sick time off.
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for team members, with 60% coverage for dependents.
• 401(k) with match.
• Paid parental leave with a flexible return-to-work policy.
• Diverse and inclusive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior