All About You
We are looking to fill a brand new position at Saft. The Operations, Test & Program Lead will spearhead the Lithium-Ion battery testing process for one of our space contracts - the Sentinel Program. This individual will work with Program Management, Operations, Facilities, Test Engineering, Test Technicians and other key Engineering team members.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (mechanical, electrical, or chemical preferred) computer science, or equivalent scientific field.
- Qualified applicants will have mid-level to senior level experience within test engineering on electrical systems (gained within an industrial, engineering or research & development setting), including extensive knowledge of test plans and procedures.
- Candidates should employ strong work habits, time management, meeting preparation/participation and critical thinking skills.
- Candidates must have multiple years of experience in managing test activities including personnel and interfacing with other departments within the organization in support of completing program tasks and objectives
- Ideal candidates will have a working knowledge and experience in executing testing on government contracts, including exposure to ISO / AS9100 compliance and government document deliverable formats.
- Prior work experience within worldwide defense/space industries will give candidates an extreme advantage.
- Highly-qualified candidates will also have experience in the execution of qualification testing for power systems in the defense/space industries.
- Knowledge of battery products or similar electrochemical systems would be helpful but is not necessary.
- Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder
Responsibilities
- Coordinate testing activities in support of program objectives and schedule
- Actively collaborate with:
- Test department manager, test engineers, and test technicians to sufficiently staff program test activities in support of customer objectives and schedule
- Program Managers to identify testing priorities, communicate testing status, and report any test anomalies for customer notification
- Battery assembly team to identify any hardware handover points before and after test activities
- Facilities personnel to support maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of test equipment used on the program
- Participate in testing technical and schedule discussions with the customer at the request of the Program Manager
What We Offer
Whether you are just getting started or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package to include generous compensation based on market standards, healthcare, wellness, adoption assistance, discounted stock purchase, career development and recognition programs. Some of our superior benefits include parental (maternal and paternal) leave, 401K retirement contribution match at 7%, educational assistance (tuition reimbursement), Short-term Disability (STD), paid holidays, paid vacation, and paid employee referral award.
We appreciate diverse skills/experience and yours could add immense value to our team. Our customers have varied backgrounds and so do our employees. If you are excited about leaving your footprint on our technical customer-centric solutions while increasing sales, we would love to hear from you.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, and genetic information. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us by email at reasonableaccommodation@saft.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
About Us
Saft is a global battery company like no other! Our long experience and pioneering spirit, combined with our unique industrial approach, puts us in a leading position to meet the needs of the most demanding customers. Our batteries and battery systems make a different in every market sector they serve.
Established in 19 countries and supported by our 16 production sites, Saft has more than 4,300 employees around the world and more than 3,000 customers across a range of industries.
Since 2016, Saft is a wholly owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies, a global integrated energy company that produces and markets various forms of energy, including oil, biofuels, natural gas, green gases, renewables, and electricity. With 100,000 employees, TotalEnergies is committed to provide reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy to as many people as possible. The company operates in approximately 120 countries and places sustainability at the core of its strategy, projects, and operations.
Salary Range USD $125,000.00 - USD $165,000.00 /Yr.