Technical Lead, Energy Storage QCE

Intertek US

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About The Position

Clean Energy Associates (CEA), a part of Intertek, is a fast-growing company in an exciting industry. CEA has supported clients globally in deploying solar and storage solutions and successfully helped clients mitigate project risks by providing quality assurance (QA) services including factory audits, in-line production monitoring, and pre-shipment inspections. The Technical Lead, Energy Storage QCE, is focused on leading a team of engineers executing quality assurance projects for battery energy storage systems (BESS), providing technical consulting, mentoring junior team members, and ensuring continuous improvement in storage QA services. Intertek's Industry Services delivers trusted and innovative global integrated solutions that ensure quality, safety and reliability in our customers' operations, supply chains and business processes. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

Requirements

• B.S. in engineering or physics (4-year engineering/science degree); Associate degree acceptable with significant relevant experience.
• At least 5 years of professional QA/QC experience in manufacturing, energy storage, automotive, or a closely related industry.
• Demonstrated leadership or mentoring experience in a technical or QA/QC capacity.
• Strong communication skills; excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), diligent record-keeping, proficient in Microsoft Office and computer skills.
• Ability to oversee and execute QA/QC projects (FA, IPM, PSI, FAT) independently.
• Ability to work outdoors in harsh conditions, including but not limited to desert areas, winter conditions, nighttime work, long hours standing, climbing stairs and ladders.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required (including but not limited to steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron, and arm guards).

Nice To Haves

• Direct QA/QC experience with lithium-ion battery production or large-scale energy storage systems (a huge plus).
• Experience in energy storage testing/inspection, O&M, or electrical experience with utility-scale energy storage systems.
• Experience leading QA/QC teams and reviewing/approving technical reports and audits.
• Familiarity with relevant testing tools such as curve tracing, insulation testing, infrared scanning, multimeter use, and safety practices.
• OSHA 10/30 certification, fall protection training, and training in arc-flash, lock-out/tag-out, and other special protective equipment desirable.
• NABCEP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Energy Storage QCE team members, providing technical guidance, training, and support in executing QA projects.
• Oversee and execute QA projects (e.g., Factory Audits (FAs), Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), In-Process Monitoring (IPM), Pre-Shipment Inspections (PSI)) for battery cells, modules, racking, and container factories.
• Review and approve QA reports, checklists, and deliverables to ensure quality and consistency across projects.
• Collaborate with Project Operations and Account Management teams to implement improvements in QA services and client deliverables.
• Travel to client sites and lead audits, inspections, and commissioning on energy storage systems and components.
• Provide technical consulting to clients and internal teams on BESS quality assurance and compliance.
• Support the development of tools, processes, and methodologies that enhance QA service delivery.
• Act as a subject matter expert in QA methodologies for complex manufacturing and energy storage environments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees