Most Important Skills/Responsibilities:
Role Summary:
As a Sustaining Reliability Laboratory Technician - Battery working at Company Normal Illinois test facility, you'll work with the Sustaining Reliability team to build, maintain, and operate laboratories for testing automotive battery packs, electrified powertrain systems, electric vehicle systems and component reliability.
Responsibilities:
Work collaboratively with test engineers to install, configure, and maintain test properties across a variety of complex powertrain test equipment
Execute tests effectively that results in minimal test equipment downtime
Troubleshoot test failures and report findings to test engineers
Proactively complete highest priority tasks while tests are ongoing
Fabricate test fixtures and instrumentation using a variety of materials.
Disassemble/reassemble production and prototype hardware
Provide guidance to engineers
Create electronic standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Train other team members to perform procedures in standardized format
Perform routine maintenance on test equipment
Develop a clean, organized, and efficient working environment
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient working environment
Attend daily stand-up and team meetings on-time
Document daily work electronically
Possess excellent time management skills
Must be dependable to work scheduled hours
Willingness to work off-shifts when required
Qualifications:
Must have domain knowledge:
Knowledge of equipment for laboratory testing (Associates degree in a technology field or relevant experience or 2+ years tech experience)
Knowledge of instrumentation and data collection
Proficiency with hand and power tools
Proficiency with computers
Proficiency in writing clear standard operating procedures
Workplace safety concepts
Bonus:
Knowledge of High-Voltage Battery systems
Possesses High-Voltage Battery certifications
Knowledge of reliability testing
Familiarity with test cells
Proficiency in operating forklifts and cranes
MVR check is no longer required. No driving outside of the commute to the office is necessary. Fork Lift/Crane experience is preferred but not required for this role.