Job Details:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our client’s expanding team, in Essex, as a Battery Cell Integration & Test Engineer.


You’ll be responsible for determining battery cell capability and performance, and interfacing with battery pack and vehicle teams to integrate the cell for use in Mild Hybrid (mHEV), Full Hybrid (FHEV), Plug-in Hybrid(PHEV) and Battery Electric (BEV) vehicles.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Interface with core and unit battery pack engineering teams (thermal, mechanical, and electrical)
• Interface with hybrid vehicle systems teams, energy analysis team.
• Analyze vehicle and battery pack data as related to cell usage, performance, and life
• Cell performance, life, and degradation investigations and testing. Co-ordinate this work with cell modeling team
• Discuss with engineering team/Design engineer if necessary, for better understanding on product issues
  access failure mode.
• Develop calibrations for cell-related battery controls, support advanced controls algorithm development
• Lead core design and release activities for electrified vehicle battery cell component
• Support cell related Unit GPDS deliverables for next generation battery programs
• Work with cell suppliers to develop quality documents for production (DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, Engineering
  Specification)
• Support cell supplier validation items, coordinate regular communications with cell supplier (develop and coordinate test
  plans, review test data, evaluate design changes)
• Coordinate and/or conduct cell and battery pack characterization testing; analyze test data and provide engineering
  recommendations
• Develop cell and battery pack test methods, key Life Test development and evaluation.
• Assist with new battery cell technology assessments
• Support battery localization activities
• Awareness of and compliance with high-voltage safety practices

Required Skills / Experience:

• Educated to degree level in Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineer with emphasis on energy storage or
  Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with battery experience.
• 3 months+ direct experience with analysing/evaluating designs and data.
• Knowledge of current hybrid technologies/ battery / power electronics and components desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute technically challenging projects working cross functionally.
• Demonstrable experience of working independently.
• Ability to quickly obtain and grow knowledge in a rapidly developing technology.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent team building and leadership skills.
• Must have valid UK or EU driving license & willingness to travel as needed.
• Has an enthusiasm for electrification and awareness of other vehicle area requirements and the integration and integration
  challenges that they present in delivering a vehicle level solution that meets all attributes.

Knowledge of:

• CAD
• Product development processes.
• Managing engineering deliverables
• Vehicle Bill of Material tracking and reporting
• Financial control and reporting
• Electrified powertrain key components and systems

Preferred Skills / Experience

• Experience of using data analysis software (MATLAB, Excel, INCA, ATI)
• Familiarity with powertrain controls, battery controls, test scripting, and CAN
• Knowledge of battery test equipment (cyclers, thermal chambers, chillers)
• High Voltage Safety Training