Sr. Test Equipment Engineer - Battery id-951

Role Description

Position Overview

This position will provide comprehensive manufacturing engineering support to Proterra’s EV Battery Packs factory in Los Angeles, CA., but will occasionally support other sites as needed. In this role, you can design, develop and support automated manufacturing and test equipment for an automated battery production line. Introduce new products from Development to Production, specify requirements for test equipment in conjunction with AME team, identify, develop, evaluate, improve, and commission testing equipment and Automated Processes in a manufacturing environment. This individual will work with the functional teams to specify batteries testing, automation requirements and ensure compliant and efficient designs, lead the vendor and factory acceptance tests, complete software and hardware installations, design and execute batteries automation testing during I/O commissioning and qualification test phases.

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About the Role – You will:

  • Expert knowledge and ability to design, create, develop and manage test systems, for example, factory automation and battery test process automation
  • Lead the test methodology for battery packs and subassemblies, transforming product knowledge and specs into electrical and functional test methods and equipment
  • Design, program, simulate, procure and test automated machinery and processes
  • Perform Gage R&R Studies on Test Equipment to assess its fitness for use in Production
  • Seek for continuous improvements to boost efficiency by reducing cycle time and waste
  • Develop and maintain automated processes
  • Conduct root cause analysis on test failures and implement corrective actions
  • Provide engineering support to business units to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
  • Become part of a multi-disciplinary team that will integrate new technologies based on Industry 4.0 concepts
  • Become familiar with battery systems development process
  • Deal with High Voltage systems for automotive applications
  • Perform Other duties as assigned
  • Be part of a growing industry that fosters a green future!

About Our Group:

  • As strategic partners, the engineering team strives to ensure that our values, culture and engagement always allow us to do great things for our company.
  • We always strive to provide the highest-level service and support to our clients
  • We work collaboratively to build strong relationships with our clients, partners, and our own team.
  • We treat each other with respect and always try to have a little fun every day!
  • This position will be part of the integration team that supports Proterra's engineering operations
  • You will report to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and collaborate with other engineering team members located at our headquarters in Burlingame, CA and manufacturing facilities in Los Angeles, CA and Greenville, SC.

About You:

  • Detail-oriented, resourceful, hands-on and diligent.
  • Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization.
  • Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion and intense focus on exceeding customer expectations.
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills; operates independently with limited supervision.
  • Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written english communication skills

Your Experience Includes:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science or Mechanical Engineering
  • 3+ Years of hands-on automated test experience in a Manufacturing or Process Assembly environment
  • Experience with Labview, PLC Programming, Python, C++ is a plus
  • Experience supporting test equipment including, but not limited to FUNCTIONAL EOL, HIPOT, FLYING PROBES, LEAK TESTERS
  • 2+ Years of Battery Testing Experience using Battery Cyclers (desirable) or other relevant electrical testing experience
  • Experience using communication tools such as CAN for test automation and data collection
  • Experience in data processing using Python is preferred
  • Able to use digital multimeter, read electrical schematics, troubleshoot, data collection, write test reports, and communicate any test issues.
  • Knowledge if Measurement System Analysis Methods (Gage R&R)
  • Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement Methods
  • Understanding of Problem-Solving techniques

**Location: **City of Industry, CA

_Proterra is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all Employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or ordinance. Proterra participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). _

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).

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