Senior Electrical Engineering Technician

Li-Ion Battery Electronics/Module/Pack Test Engineer

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-scaleand 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:

• Support and assist with test setups and teardowns.
• Assist in the test execution of Li Ion battery modules, packs, and systems.
• Perform 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.
• Document 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:

• 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.