Senior Electrical Engineering Technician

A123 Systems, LLC is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced lithium-ion battery technologies and energy storage systems. Our solutions serve a wide range of applications, from traditional automotive batteries to utility-scale and commercial & industrial (C&I) energy storage. Committed to safety, longevity, and energy efficiency, A123 delivers high-performance battery technology solutions with a strong commitment to grow and serve our customers, industry requirements with the goal to make the Air Cleaner.

Position Overview:

Responsible for assisting the validation engineer with and the execution of Li-Ion Battery Electronics/Module/Pack test related activities in a lab environment. Primary responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting and assisting with test setups and teardowns.

• Responsible for assisting in the test execution of Li Ion battery modules, packs, and systems.

• Performing battery measurements, record data and provide quality interpretation of electrical data during pre-test, post-test including monitoring of all testing performed in A123's Validation lab

• Documenting tests through procedures, test logs, and photographs.

• Assist validation engineer with the reporting/plotting of test results.

• Assist validation engineers in electrical trouble shooting of A123 products and test equipment during various test efforts

• Operate battery and general lab test equipment (DMMs, power supplies, data loggers, DAQ systems, etc.) as needed to collect test data to be used for technical reports.

• Fabrication of low voltage setups for test applications.

• Troubleshoot and repair test equipment.

• Support calibration activity of all applicable instrumentation and equipment in the Validation lab.

• Assist development lab with any lab activities including harness and test box fabrication.

Specific Skills/Abilities The position requires:

• Good communication skills (verbal and written) as well as a great attention to detail.

• Experience with general automotive test specifics

• Knowledge of environmental thermal chamber operation, programming, and functionality (CSZ, Watlow F4, etc.)

• Experience with general laboratory test equipment (DMMs, power supplies, etc.)

• Experience with general lab operations (electrical troubleshooting, PCBA rework/soldering, test stand fabrication, fabrication of low voltage harnesses for test applications).

• Experience with Microsoft Applications (MSWord, MS Excel, Visio, etc.).

• Ability to lift items up to 30lbs.

• Experience with Vector CAN based tools is a plus (CANalyzer, CANoe, etc)

• Experience with battery testing and test systems (i.e. AeroVironment, AVL Lynx) is a plus

Education/Experience

• Associates of Science in Engineering or equivalent job experience

• A strong background troubleshooting electrical systems

• Experience with automotive testing requirements and procedures

• Strong knowledge of general laboratory test equipment