Electro‑Mechanical Compliance Test Technician (Battery Systems)

Job Description

Job Description

Is this you?

• Do you enjoy hands‑on testing of batteries, chargers, cable assemblies, amplifiers, and full system kits?
• Are you comfortable running Safety Assessment, First Article, and United Nations Testing and turning raw data into clear reports?
• Can you select the correct test program to match customer specifications and written protocols—and spot when something doesn’t conform?

What you will do

• Perform physical and electrical tests on mechanical/electronic assemblies, including Safety Assessment, First Article, and UN testing on cells and batteries.
• Capture and manipulate data using spreadsheets, databases, and Visual Basic routines; ensure accuracy and traceability.
• Create standardized and special test reports following SOPs for assigned tasks/projects.
• Verify systems and components meet defined specifications.
• Choose and load appropriate programs on test equipment to align with customer specs and protocols.
• Maintain thorough documentation, including in‑process and completed production records.
• Use and read DMMs, thermocouples, environmental chambers, dial gauges, and related data collection tools.
• Confirm all test equipment remains within calibration.
• Comply with the Quality Assurance Program and recommend improvements.
• Support additional assigned duties and be available for overtime and off‑shift work as needed.

What you need to succeed

• Associate degree in a related discipline or 3 years of technician‑level experience in a manufacturing setting (required).
• Ability to read and interpret schematic, mechanical, and assembly drawings.
• Foundational skills in testing, troubleshooting, and assembling digital and analog electronic circuits.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Safe and efficient use of shop tools and test instruments.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Capability to meet IPC workmanship and soldering standards (preferred).
• Knowledge of electronic industry QA practices, including IPC standards.
• Understanding of ESD mitigation practices.
• Ability to submit written suggestions to enhance design and increase production throughput.
• Demonstrated initiative and strong work ethic.

Proficiencies

• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• IPC Joint Industry Standard (IPC‑J‑STD)
• Electrical Troubleshooting

Tools you’ll operate

Digital multimeters, thermocouples, environmental chambers, dial gauges, and data acquisition/collection systems.

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to grasp, pinch, handle, feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; speak and hear. The employee must be able to speak, read and write fluently, in English. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include closed vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

*Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

This description outlines the role’s primary scope; additional responsibilities may be assigned to meet business needs.