On-going Reliabily Testing Engineer

As a Lithium-Ion Cell Reliability Test Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, performance, and reliability of lithium-ion battery cells. Your primary responsibility will be to design, develop, and execute various reliability tests to evaluate the performance and durability of lithium-ion cells throughout their lifecycle. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers to support the development of safe and efficient battery cell technologies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES
Test Design and Development: Design and develop test plans and procedures to evaluate the reliability of lithium-ion cells. This includes defining test objectives, selecting appropriate test conditions, and identifying necessary equipment and instrumentation.
Test Execution: Conduct reliability tests on lithium-ion cells according to established procedures. Monitor and record test parameters, collect data, and perform data analysis to assess cell performance, aging characteristics, and failure modes.
Failure Analysis: Investigate and analyze the root causes of lithium-ion cell failures. Utilize various diagnostic techniques, such as microscopy, spectroscopy, and electrochemical analysis, to identify failure mechanisms and provide recommendations for improvements.
Test Equipment and Infrastructure: Maintain and calibrate test equipment, including environmental chambers, battery cyclers, and safety monitoring systems. Ensure the availability of necessary test infrastructure and resources for conducting reliability tests.
Documentation and Reporting: Prepare detailed test reports documenting test procedures, results, and conclusions. Communicate findings to stakeholders, including engineering teams, management, and external partners, and provide recommendations for design enhancements or process improvements.
Regulatory Compliance: Stay up to date with relevant industry standards, regulations, and safety guidelines related to lithium-ion battery testing. Ensure that all reliability tests are conducted in compliance with these requirements.
Collaboration and Cross-functional Support: Collaborate with design engineers, manufacturing teams, and other stakeholders to provide technical expertise and support in the development and improvement of lithium-ion cell designs and manufacturing processes.