What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Engineer position at Element Materials Technology?
Overview
Element has an opportunity for a Principal Engineer to lead the testing efforts for battery cells and systems developed for key account projects in our Burton, MI lab. The Test Engineer will design and execute test plans to evaluate the performance, durability, and safety of battery solutions, ensuring they meet client specifications and industry standards. This opportunity is part of a large strategic investment and is a great opportunity for an entrepreneurial minded engineer who wants to own and grow a business. The dynamic energy storage space is growing and Element is committed to leading the charge on ensuring that our battery systems are making tomorrow safer than today.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement test plans for battery cells, modules, and packs
- Operate and maintain battery testing equipment and facilities
- Analyze test data, identify performance trends, and report findings to the engineering team
- Collaborate with R&D to refine battery designs based on test results
- Ensure testing procedures comply with industry standards and safety regulations
- Manage documentation and reporting of test processes and outcomes
Skills / Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in testing or a related field
- Experience with test equipment and data analysis tools preferred
- Familiarity with standards: UN 38.3, SAE J2464, IEC 6619, 62620, 62619, UL 2054, 2580, 1642 a plus
- Knowledge of battery technology and industry testing standards
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
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Company Overview
Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.
When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.
While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.
Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.
Diversity Statement
At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.
All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.
