BATTERY TESTING DIRECTOR

ROLE:-

Lead the battery testing team to ensure that the products meet all the technical and legal specifications for safety and design

RESPONSIBILITIES :

- Design and oversee the execution of detailed test methods of various battery module and pack systems for conducting characterization of battery behavior

- Own the scope, schedule, implementation and tracking of test projects and results

- Take ownership of battery abuse testing from setting up test facilities to defining & executing tests to failure analysis

- Direct and oversee the design of tests to understand failure modes and limits and design dependencies

- Ensure the support to the facility startup operations for commissioning and integration of battery test systems

- Oversee failure analysis activities during development and throughout production programs

- Drive the creation of test outlines and detailed methods including equipment, instrumentation, and test assets

- Ensure the automation of tests for application to battery packs where applicable

- Interface with battery engineering, reliability and material scientists to identify failure modes and create design validation test plans

- Ensure the commission of appropriately qualified battery electrical test equipment

SKILLS:

- Strong understanding about electrochemistry, thermal behavior of lithium-ion cells, and cell's components and their interactions inside the cell

- Keen understanding of battery behavior changes over temperature and age of the battery

- Experienced/licensed with ISO 26262

- Extensive experience on software systems used for testing battery platforms

- Experience with understanding and generating insights from data

- Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, or other data analysis software

- Exceptional communication, people & leadership skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related fields

- Master's degree with exposure to lithium-ion is a plus

- 10+ years experience in a relevant senior engineering position

BACKGROUND:

- Experience with working on high voltage systems preferred

- Experience with EV is a plus

- Knowledge in thermal profiles of batteries and abuse testing is required

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