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Cascade Engineering Services Battery Test Engineer (Entry-Level) in Redmond, Washington
Interpret test plans and requests to create new battery tester procedures, measurement documents, and resource allocation
Operate and enable battery testing, supporting battery development.
Starting and monitoring tests
Processing test data and communicating results
Prepare cells and packs for test
Troubleshooting unexpected issues
Processing incoming cells and packs
Collaborating with other team members to manage multiple tests and tasks in parallel
Lab housekeeping and inventory management (for example, familiarity with 5S procedures)
Basic Knowledgeable about Li-ion Rechargeable Batteries
Qualifications
AA in Electronics with 2+ years of battery lab work experience, or BS in Engineering, Physics or related fields.
Advanced experience with scripting programs; Experience in writing scripts for battery testing is preferred.
Proficiency in parsing and analyzing large amounts of data.
Solid experience with data collection, data storage, data manipulation and analysis
Experience writing detailed and accurate test protocols
Ability to understand the context of the tests being performed, able to interpret and explain the test results, and make recommendations
Excellent troubleshooting/debug skills.
Skill in creating clear and concise summaries
Knowledge of Li-ion battery operation and performance including charging, discharging, safety, impedance, aging, cycle life, temperature effects, failure modes, handling and pack assembly methods, processes and procedures.
Experience with batteries and battery testers
Experience with hardware prototype bring-up, debugging, fault detection, and failure analysis.
Ability to work in a lab environment and lift up to 25 lbs.
Safety mindset with attention to detail.
Excellent time and task management skills.
Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple workflows.
Strong skills in communicating, collaborating verbally and in writing.