Battery Test Engineer

Salary Range: $100,000 to $120,000

Location: Fremont, CA

EnerVenue builds simple, safe, maintenance-free energy storage for the clean energy revolution – based on technology proven over decades in extreme conditions, now scaled for large renewable energy integration applications.

EnerVenue is looking for a Material Science Engineer to join our growing start-up company. You will be responsible for designing various plastic components of battery cell design for advanced energy storage applications. You will optimize component design for large scale manufacturing by working closely with the supply chain team and vendors. You will ensure that the product meets engineering requirements through careful selection of materials and manufacturing processes. You will design and conduct experiments to verify consistent quality, reliability and performance of battery components. We offer competitive compensation, friendly atmosphere, and more!

Responsibilities:

Requirements:

• Hold an BS/MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Physics or a related field, coupled with over 2 years of experience in batteries.

• Proven experience in testing various battery cells, including Li-ion, Ni-MH, Ni-Cd, etc. Analyzing data to characterize and validate cells and formulating actionable plans to enhance cell design and processes for improved performance.

• Direct hands-on experience with battery cyclers/testers like Maccor, Arbin, Neware, Bio-logic, Chroma, etc. Proficient in analyzing raw test data generated by these testers to characterize cells, with a keen awareness of data quality considerations.

• Capability of catching and diagnosing testing issues when the testing result appears abnormal.

• Familiar with analysis and processing battery testing data.

• In-depth understanding of charging and discharging characteristics of batteries, including knowledge of fundamental concepts such as energy, capacity, DCIR, Coulombic efficiency, OCV, SoC, C-rate, etc. Ability to connect design and material choices with cell performance.

• Experience in managing cell testing plans, defining test plans and protocols, overseeing testing schedules, and reporting results with comprehensive analysis.

• Excellent clarity in presenting data and technical information. Commitment to integrity and presenting accurate data.

• Hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to work independently and wear multiple hats.