Battery Test Technician/Technologist
Delta-Q Technologies, Canada
Job Description
Position Overview:
This position is integral to the ongoing development and success of Delta-Q's products and its software and hardware capabilities. The Battery Test Technician or Technologist conducts work in Delta-Q's customized in-house battery lab. The lab holds and tests a diverse range of battery chemistries, including lead-acid and lithium-ion. This is a unique and specialized role at Delta-Q and is well suited for someone who is keen in developing their skills in software testing, data analysis and battery/charger knowledge.
This is a full-time, permanent position.
Specific Duties:
- Develops and executes battery cycling test plans (charge and discharge of lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries) and creates test reports to support battery charge algorithm development.
- Develops and executes software test plans and creates test reports to support the product development of the software team.
- Develops and executes competitor charger test plans and hardware tear-down analysis and creates test reports.
- Develops and executes charger efficiency tests and creates rest reports for regulatory compliance.
- Connects battery packs and test equipment with power and measurement wiring.
- Collects logged test data and works with PC application tools for test data analysis.
- Periodically measures and records battery mass and specific gravity.
- Performs diagnostics and maintenance on batteries, test equipment, and wire harnesses.
- Implements and builds improved battery testing systems and equipment to expand lab capability.
- Supports other departments to ensure that new or existing procedures follow ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 quality standards.
- Diagnoses and reports faulty product and/or battery operation.
- Manages the cleanliness and upkeep of the battery lab and its equipment.
- Occasionally lifts batteries and other items weighing up to 100 lbs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Relevant technical education combined with experience in a similar role.
- Previous software testing experience including the use of NI LabView and NI TestStand.
- Previous experience operating lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, data acquisition units, electronic loads and power supplies.
- Ability to process and analyze large amounts of data.
- Experience using MS Excel and other PC application tools for reporting, logging and data analysis.
- Be able to communicate effectively in English.
- Hands on experience with common shop tools and hand assembly.
- Physically able to move, lift and carry weights of up to 100 lbs.
- Highly resourceful and autonomous with excellent teamwork, organization and time management skills.
- Keen interest in continuously expanding knowledge in software and battery testing methodology.
- Aptitude with electrical wiring and cooling system routing to create organized test systems.
The following are considered beneficial:
- Experience with lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries.
- Knowledge and understanding of battery materials, design and manufacturing of battery cells, and its testing.
- Familiarity with soldering.
- Experience with test equipment calibration and measurement uncertainty.
- Experience with ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 quality systems.
- Work experience in a product manufacturing environment.
- Experience with warehouse equipment, such as manual and powered pallet jacks.
- Able to interpret and create electrical schematics.
- Experience with Controller Area Network Bus (CANBus) protocols.
About Delta-Q:
Delta-Q Technologies (www.delta-q.com) develops and supplies battery chargers to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of electric vehicles and industrial equipment. Delta-Q’s unique blend of engineering capability in high efficiency power electronics and embedded software design delivers innovative battery charging solutions to meet the evolving needs of its customers. With over three million vehicles and industrial machines already using its products, Delta-Q’s innovation is enabling the widespread adoption of environmentally-friendly electric drive systems. Delta-Q was founded in 1999 and is a privately held company located in Vancouver, Canada.
What We Value:
- Perseverance: We don’t give up when it’s hard.
- Innovation: We improve our products and processes when it’s a competitive advantage.
- Collaboration: We are one team. Respectful, open and honest.
- Driving Results: We are here to win. We work hard to deliver on our commitments.
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