What are the responsibilities and job description for the Battery Test Technician position at UL Solutions?
Job Description
This is an onsite role requiring 5 days per week in Auburn Hills, MI.
Responsibilities
Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visit our company page www.UL.com
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About Us
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
About The Team
We work at the center of safety and sustainability — we’re helping to tackle the worst aspects of the global climate crisis with projects in electrical infrastructure, renewable energy and electrified transportation. Whether we’re making sure electric vehicle batteries are safe or debating the impact of wind farms, we develop cutting-edge safety science. And we do it in some of the largest and best-equipped laboratories in the world. We’re always looking for people to help us explore, experiment and advance ideas that change the way the world works. Join our team and help create a cleaner, safer future for all.
This is an onsite role requiring 5 days per week in Auburn Hills, MI.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the setup and performance of equipment and test setups for clients.
- Builds and/or adapts setup and test equipment for performance of tests.
- Examines test samples and reads blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, measuring instruments, and operational instructions.
- Follows basically defined test plans and datasheets.
- Evaluates test performance and sample operation to properly evaluate test results.
- Records and explains test results and completes test report.
- Builds and/or adapts setup and test equipment to new situations, based on data sheets and instructions from engineering department personnel.
- May direct staff in test setups.
- Examines less complex customer samples and learns to operate appropriate tests for each case with necessary supervision/support.
- Communicates with customers during setup and operation to ensure proper evaluation.
- Operates designated machines and special laboratory equipment.
- Performs routine maintenance of designated test equipment and laboratory area.
- May perform basic calibration of test equipment.
- Reads and understands specific test standards and testing technology for scope of responsibility with necessary supervision/support.
- Initiates recommendations for new equipment designs and recommends solutions to observed test problems.
- Receives instructions from and reports data to engineers and engineering management.
- May communicate with clients during test setups to discuss test methods and/or test results.
- Operates with minimal supervision within defined limits of responsibility.
- Records observed or calculated data on appropriate UL forms and prepares data sheets and test reports.
- May plan tests, evaluate test results and report opinions and interpretations, as directed. Integrates basic continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
- Communicates with management and technical staff to provide suggestions for new equipment, processes, and forms to improve accuracy and efficiencies
- High School Diploma or GED required. 2-year technical degree in Electronics Technology, Mechatronics, Fire Science, or similar preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience in automotive testing. Experience with destructive and non-destructive battery testing highly preferred.
- Effective communication skills and ability to interact with customers.
- Desire to work in a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs (assisted or unassisted) and wear PPE including safety shoes and respirators.
Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visit our company page www.UL.com
#ONSITE
About Us
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
About The Team
We work at the center of safety and sustainability — we’re helping to tackle the worst aspects of the global climate crisis with projects in electrical infrastructure, renewable energy and electrified transportation. Whether we’re making sure electric vehicle batteries are safe or debating the impact of wind farms, we develop cutting-edge safety science. And we do it in some of the largest and best-equipped laboratories in the world. We’re always looking for people to help us explore, experiment and advance ideas that change the way the world works. Join our team and help create a cleaner, safer future for all.
