Lead Test & Validation Technician

Job Description

Title: Lead Test & Validation Technician

Reports to: Test & Validation Manager

Location: Holland, MI

LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium ion polymer batteries and packs for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries!

Summary:

Provide engineering support to safely complete assigned tasks on time while following specific procedures and processes to perform the required testing. The primary responsibilities of the Lead Test & Validation Technician include preparing and conducting cell testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining lab equipment to guarantee accurate results while collaborating with other technicians.

Responsibilities:

Understand customer specifications and train technicians to perform the required testing

Design/set-up/perform a variety of tests according to customer specifications and requirements

Manage daily maintenance and calibration on equipment and tooling to ensure operational availability and functionality

Manage calibration of equipment and preventive maintenance of test equipment

Lead the setup of test procedures while collaborating with technicians

Ensure equipment is working properly and able to test the performance of prototypes, new, and existing cells

Summarize test results using Microsoft Excel and Word

Collaborate with test engineers to review results and document any irregularities or inconsistencies

Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues encountered during testing and assembly

Provide meaningful and accurate data to the engineers

Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:

Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain

Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED required;

Vocational Certificate or Associates Degree preferred or equivalent, relevant experience

Experience:

1-3+ years of experience as a test technician and/or Associate Degree or higher in the battery field

Experience with instrumentation and data collection

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