Battery Test Engineer

Company : H10Location : Redmond, WAType : Managed ServiceBattery Systems Test Engineer Develop and conduct tests to validate battery fuel gauge ICs and benchmark new battery firmware algorithms Evaluate novel battery characterization and state estimation methods Support the development and improvement of battery testing methods and procedures Perform battery failure analysis for consumer electronics applications including initial issue diagnosis and specific component failure analysis Perform detailed teardowns of battery packs and provide analysis reports to the battery team Automate testing for new PCs to infer battery management behavior Instrument prototype components for use by the development team Build and maintain a wide variety of battery test and connection fixtures Work collaboratively with technicians and engineers in the battery lab and across departments Job Requirements Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field, or 5 years equivalent work experience. 2 years of experience in battery testing, analysis, or design. Knowledge of battery pack operation, including protection functions, thermal management, and serial bus communications (I2C and SMB) Experience working with or testing complex embedded ICs (PMIC, MCU, EEPROM, etc.) Adept at using battery lab equipment, such as power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, electronic loads, battery cyclers, SMU’s, logic analyzers, and thermal chambers. Ability to organize and present data using spreadsheets and data visualization methods Familiarity with executing tests from PC command line Strong focus on lab safety associated with the handling of hazardous materials. Excellent soldering skills including the ability to handle SMD components as small as 0201. Experience working in and maintaining 5S in a lab environment Excellent teamwork and communication skills, both written and verbal Proactive and eager to learn new technologies and skills