Battery Test Technician at Altair

Battery Test Technician

Job Summary:

Our client in Tustin, CA is looking for a Battery Test Technician. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

• Set-up battery cell into fixtures and test systems to conduct cell testing based on engineering direction.
• Register and handle cells following SOP.
• Perform daily maintenance of on-going battery lifetime testing.
• Set-up battery cell into fixtures and test systems to conduct cell testing based on engineering direction.
• Register and handle cells following SOP
• Perform daily maintenance of on-going battery lifetime testing.
• Review cell test progress and notify cell engineers if there is an issue during the testing process.
• Fabricate test fixtures and harnesses as directed by engineers.
• Develop operating procedures and provide facility updates through presentations to engineering team as needed.
• Work with laboratory equipment manufacturers to troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Follow general laboratory maintenance procedures and safety practices.
• Perform routine maintenance on cell test equipment.
• Perform routine calibration of cell test equipment.

What You Will Need:

Basics:

• Proficiency in general computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Remote Desktop Connection).
• Proficiency in troubleshooting issues for tools/hardware using various protocols (Ethernet/IP, CAN).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail when handling test samples and troubleshooting test set-ups.
• Strong hands-on skills and experience with light machine tools, especially for fabricating harnesses and test fixtures.
• Strong hands-on experience using multimeters, soldering iron, wire strippers, etc.
• Creative and critical thinking skills when fabricating new test set-ups or troubleshooting testing issues.
• Basic knowledge of electrical circuits and the ability to read wiring diagrams.
• Basic awareness of safety protocols around high voltage equipment and lithium-ion batteries.
• Ability and self-motivation to work in a very fast-paced environment.
• Salary range: 37k - 53k annual.

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business “First”
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company that provides software and cloud solutions in the area of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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At our core we are explorers; adventures; pioneers. We are the brains behind some of the world’s most revolutionary innovations and are not only comfortable in new and unchartered waters, we dive headfirst. We are the original trailblazers that make the impossible possible, discovering new solutions to our customer’s toughest challenges.

Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.