Battery Test Engineer

DescriptionKforce has a client that is seeking a Battery Test Engineer in Cupertino, CA.Responsibilities:* Battery Test Engineer will work with other technicians and test engineers to execute electrical and battery cycler tests and provide accurate result reports* Generate KPI for day-to-day lab activities* Review BMU schematics and layout to verify conformance and to determine testability* Conduct investigations and prepare reports to support investigations* Co-develop procedures and analyze data for validation activities* Run complex test setups and DOEs using high accuracy test equipment* As a Battery Test Engineer, you will troubleshoot equipment and sample issues, maintain and solve test equipment problems as needed* Ensure that the test data collected meets the highest standard of quality* Use various types of measurement equipment to test batteries and cellsRequirements* M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or Computer science (or B.Sc. with industrial experience)* Experience in Battery Management System (BMS) firmware, mix of QA & Development* Experienced in various test tools like battery testers, source meter, multi meter, etc.* Strong Programming skills (preferably in Python) for test automation* Excellent debugging skills to tackle challenging problems* Strong analytical/problem solving skills to support proposed solutions* Ability to articulate design issues and path to resolution both verbally and with documentation* Proven ability to work independently under high pressure and comfortable working in a dynamic environment* Knowledge of Li-Ion chemistries and cell modeling is a plus* Prior industrial experience in hardware/firmware verification and validation is preferredJob TypeContractCompensation40 - $70