Job TitleSenior Battery Pack Test Engineer
Job PurposeIn this role, you will be part of Canoo's Battery Pack Team within the Propulsion group and responsible for the electrical and mechanical testing of Battery Cells, Battery Modules, and Battery Pack and Energy Storage Systems. As the Sr. Battery Test Engineer, you will be expected to communicate cross-functionally across all engineering disciplines to engineer and deliver high-quality Battery Pack and Energy Storage Solutions(s) for vehicle production.
Responsibilities (80s of the Position) - Test battery cells Electrical and Mechanical (Including Thermal) performance
- Test battery Module and Battery Pack design and components including Battery Disconnect Units, DC/DC Converter Battery Modules and Mechanical and Thermal Battery Pack components.
- Perform battery testing activities such as Performance, Reliability, Safety, and Regulatory Tests
- Develop detailed test plans for battery systems and components based on vehicle technical specifications, exploratory test requests and industry standards
- Perform developmental test cases to explore boundary performance of battery systems
- Creation of automated test scripts to validate battery features and functions
- Record and analyze test data, document test findings, and support root cause analysis and issue resolution efforts
- Develop in-house software and hardware tools required to monitor battery systems safely and consistently during testing
- Design Tests Harnesses and test stand concepts, fabrication drawings, and instrumentation lists
- Select and create specifications for components, tools, and setups to conduct various battery tests
- Manage the vehicle validation process activities during the product design lifecycle from product concept to production launch
- Specify data collection requirements and ensure test setups and test equipment gather specified data. Correlate life testing to life predictions, refining analysis/models, and collaborating with CAE engineers.
- Support Cross-Functional Team Members as Needed
Required Experience - Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Software or related field
- 5 years' experience in a related field
- Strong communication, presentation, and teamwork skills
- Ability to solve complex problems
- Proficient in MS Office applications
- Self-starter/ability to work independently
- Multi-tasker, covers multiple projects at once
Preferred Experience - Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering Software or related field
- 7 years of experience
- Familiarity with various Cell Technologies and Chemistries
- Familiarity with Battery Pack and Energy Storage Systems Electrical and Mechanical Design (Or similar electronics components)
- Knowledge in vehicle communication protocols such as CAN, LIN and isoSPI
- Experience with CAN Communication tools (i.e. CANAlyzer, CANoe, CANape)
- Hand-on experience operating HV Power Supplies, thermal chambers, and measurement tools (sensors, oscilloscope, data acquisition systems)
- Experience creating schematics and designing fixtures for testing
- Experience creating automation and data analysis scripts (C, Python, VBA, Arduino)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good written and verbal communication with ability to create effective, data-driven reports.
- Good problem-solving, and trouble-shooting skills
- Strong drive to learn, willingness to ask questions & take initiative
- Familiarity with ISO26262, functional safety
Travel Requirements- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% depending on program phase.
Physical Requirements for Non-Physical PositionsWhile performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to sit for prolonged periods of time, occasionally bending or stooping, lifting up to 10 pounds, and prolonged periods of computer use.
Reasonable AccommodationsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
What's Cool About Working Here... - Meaningful, challenging work that will redefine automotive landscape and make EVs available to everyone
- Comprehensive Health Insurance
- Equity Compensation
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy
