Sr. Test Equipment Engineer - Battery ID-6784

March 1, 2025

Position Overview

This position will provide comprehensive manufacturing engineering support to Proterra’s EV Battery Packs factory in Los Angeles, CA., but will occasionally support other sites as needed. In this role, you can design, develop and support automated manufacturing and test equipment for an automated battery production line. Introduce new products from Development to Production, specify requirements for test equipment in conjunction with AME team, identify, develop, evaluate, improve, and commission testing equipment and Automated Processes in a manufacturing environment. This individual will work with the functional teams to specify batteries testing, automation requirements and ensure compliant and efficient designs, lead the vendor and factory acceptance tests, complete software and hardware installations, design and execute batteries automation testing during I/O commissioning and qualification test phases.

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About the Role – You will:

Expert knowledge and ability to design, create, develop and manage test systems, for example, factory automation and battery test process automation
Lead the test methodology for battery packs and subassemblies, transforming product knowledge and specs into electrical and functional test methods and equipment
Design, program, simulate, procure and test automated machinery and processes
Perform Gage R&R Studies on Test Equipment to assess its fitness for use in Production
Seek for continuous improvements to boost efficiency by reducing cycle time and waste
Develop and maintain automated processes
Conduct root cause analysis on test failures and implement corrective actions
Provide engineering support to business units to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
Become part of a multi-disciplinary team that will integrate new technologies based on Industry 4.0 concepts
Become familiar with battery systems development process
Deal with High Voltage systems for automotive applications
Perform Other duties as assigned
Be part of a growing industry that fosters a green future!

About Our Group:

As strategic partners, the engineering team strives to ensure that our values, culture and engagement always allow us to do great things for our company.
We always strive to provide the highest-level service and support to our clients
We work collaboratively to build strong relationships with our clients, partners, and our own team.
We treat each other with respect and always try to have a little fun every day!
This position will be part of the integration team that supports Proterra's engineering operations
You will report to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and collaborate with other engineering team members located at our headquarters in Burlingame, CA and manufacturing facilities in Los Angeles, CA and Greenville, SC.

About You:

Detail-oriented, resourceful, hands-on and diligent.
Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization.
Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion and intense focus on exceeding customer expectations.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity.
Strong time management and organizational skills; operates independently with limited supervision.
Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written english communication skills

Your Experience Includes:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science or Mechanical Engineering
3+ Years of hands-on automated test experience in a Manufacturing or Process Assembly environment
Experience with Labview, PLC Programming, Python, C++ is a plus
Experience supporting test equipment including, but not limited to FUNCTIONAL EOL, HIPOT, FLYING PROBES, LEAK TESTERS
2+ Years of Battery Testing Experience using Battery Cyclers (desirable) or other relevant electrical testing experience
Experience using communication tools such as CAN for test automation and data collection
Experience in data processing using Python is preferred
Able to use digital multimeter, read electrical schematics, troubleshoot, data collection, write test reports, and communicate any test issues.
Knowledge if Measurement System Analysis Methods (Gage R&R)
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement Methods
Understanding of Problem-Solving techniques

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