Battery Test Engineer

Towson, MD, United States

Full time

REQ-1000051474

Battery Test Technician

Who We Are

We're the World's largest tool company. We design and develop the tools that are used to change the world every day here in our Engineering headquarters in Towson, Maryland. Our design teams are involved with every step of the process bringing these world class products to life. From conducting end user research to identify new needs, designing and prototyping tools to ensure we meet our customers high expectations, to creating robust tests to guarantee the tools we make stand up to the toughest environments, our engineers own every aspect of the process along the way.

Job specification ( What You'll Do)

As a Battery Technician, you'll be located in Towson, MD and you will build, and test battery packs and battery operated power tools.

• Work with team of engineers to design and test power tool battery solutions

• Fabricate and acquire materials to build prototype battery packs, Battery management system electronics assemblies and power tools

• Work with non-standard test requirement inputs to write test procedures, design and build test fixtures paired with data acquisition, and utilize these solutions to execute tests

• Trouble shoot and determine root cause analysis on battery packs, electronic assemblies, power tools and test equipment.

• Apply principles of electronics, electrical circuitry and mathematics

• Utilize lab test equipment such as oscilloscope, power supply, electronic load to conduct testing

• Perform thermal testing of electronic assemblies .

• Graph and provide basic analysis of test data.

• Document new test procedures; follow and report test plan results.

• Utilize available resources effectively.

• Effectively communicate status of active programs.

• Handle, modify, and test lithium-ion battery packs in a controlled laboratory environment

• Support destructive and abusive testing of lithium-ion battery packs

• Assist with battery pack rework and assembly processes, including spot welding

• Support safe handling, storage, and disposal of lithium-ion batteries in accordance with established procedures and safety requirements

Employee Specification (Job requirements)

• Associates degree in Electronics or Electro-mechanical engineering technology or equivalent field required

• 5-7+ years experience in Electronics Technician or related position required.

• Experience with Printed Circuit Board (PCB) assembly, surface mount soldering, hand soldering and electronics prototyping

• Hands-on ability to build prototypes and use rapid prototyping equipment

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Effective communication skills to work with cross functional teams

• Exceptional organizational skills demonstrated in gathering test data and maintaining lab workspaces

• Strong ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Strong skills in basic PC applications such as Microsoft Office

• Experience writing LabVIEW based programs to control laboratory equipment is a plus

• Knowledge and experience working with lithium ion batteries is a plus

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to self-delegate tasks from several Engineers.

• Must be comfortable handling, modifying, and testing lithium-ion batteries

• Experience with battery safety practices and understanding of hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries

• Familiarity with spot-welding and/or Lasser welding

• Experience with battery disposal procedures, or willingness to learn proper battery disposal methods

• Comfortable performing, or willing to perform, abusive testing on battery packs

The Salary range for this position is $63,700.00 - $102,600.00

• This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker. ?

• The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.?

• The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases. ?

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability,401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being. ?

• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tool sand other partner programs.

We Don't Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you'll get the unique chance to impact some of the world's most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are

We're the World's largest tool company. We're industry visionaries. We're solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art "smart factory" products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

What You'll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren't linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Benefits & Perks

You'll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

Learning & Development:

Our lifelong learning philosophy means you'll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:

We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that's how the best work gets done. You'll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:

You'll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status or any other protected characteristic.

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