Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician – Battery & Electrical Testing

Express Employment Professionals Location: Broadview, IL Pay Rate: $25.00 – $35.00 per hour Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Job Overview

Express Employment Professionals is seeking a highly skilled Engineering Technician / Battery Test Technician with a strong background in electrical engineering, electronics testing, battery handling, or laboratory testing.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced Electrical Engineering Technicians, Electronics Test Technicians, Battery Test Engineers, and technical professionals with hands-on experience working with electrical testing equipment, lithium-ion batteries, and engineering test procedures.

Candidates with an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline are strongly preferred.

The selected candidate will work closely with engineering teams to execute advanced battery testing procedures, evaluate electrical performance, monitor testing equipment, and ensure accurate technical documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced lithium-ion battery testing, including cycle aging, calendar aging, battery characterization, and electrical performance evaluations.

• Set up, program, and operate specialized battery testing equipment, including Arbin battery cyclers, thermal chambers, and electrical testing systems.

• Perform electrical and electronics testing using multimeters, thermocouples, resistance meters, sensors, and data acquisition equipment.

• Execute battery safety testing, including thermal runaway testing and controlled battery abuse testing.

• Inspect, handle, and evaluate lithium-ion battery cells while following strict electrical and laboratory safety procedures.

• Analyze testing data, identify electrical abnormalities, troubleshoot equipment issues, and communicate findings to engineering teams.

• Perform battery performance measurements, including voltage, resistance, capacity, and temperature testing.

• Maintain accurate technical records, test reports, calibration documentation, and laboratory data.

• Support engineering teams with test development, equipment improvements, and testing procedures.

• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure compliance with established safety and quality standards.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience in battery testing, electrical testing, electronics testing, or a similar engineering laboratory environment.

• Strong understanding of electrical systems, electronics testing principles, and technical testing procedures.

• Experience working with electrical testing equipment, including multimeters, sensors, and data acquisition systems.

• Knowledge of lithium-ion battery handling, electrical safety, and laboratory testing procedures.

• Ability to interpret technical instructions, analyze test results, and identify testing abnormalities.

• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel for technical data analysis and reporting.

• Excellent attention to detail, troubleshooting ability, and technical documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field.

• Previous experience as an Engineering Technician, Electrical Engineering Technician, Electronics Test Technician, Battery Test Technician, or Electrical Test Engineer.

• Experience operating Arbin, Maccor, Bitrode, or similar battery cycler systems.

• Experience with thermal chambers, Accelerating Rate Calorimetry (ARC), or thermal runaway testing.

• Knowledge of battery management systems, electrical measurements, and battery performance testing.

• Experience with Python, data analysis software, or automated testing systems.

• Familiarity with UL 9540A, UL 1973, or UN 38.3 battery testing standards.

• Experience in research and development (R&D), product validation, or engineering test laboratories.

Work Environment

• Full-time, on-site position in Broadview, Illinois.

• Advanced battery testing and electrical engineering laboratory environment.

• Hands-on work with lithium-ion batteries, electronics, and specialized testing equipment.

• Occasional off-hours or weekend monitoring may be required for long-duration testing.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Apply Today

Express Employment Professionals is actively seeking experienced engineering and electrical testing professionals interested in a technical opportunity within the growing energy storage and battery technology industry.

Express Employment Professionals – Brookfield Phone: 708-485-4855 Email: jobs.brookfieldIL@expresspros.com Office: 9100 Ogden Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513

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