Battery Test Engineer At Pravaig Dynamics In Bengaluru

Location: Bengaluru

Company: Pravaig Dynamics

Job Purpose (Significance of the Role & Objectives)

We are looking for a test engineer who will work on a team to help further the understanding of battery performance. They will develop test plans to evaluate battery behaviors and determine the main variables involved in the findings.

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You will be able to analyze large amounts of test data, dissect modules and pack to identify/confirm degradation mechanisms, report on the results, and follow up by executing the additional design of experiments to continue research of a given phenomenon.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Execution and maintenance of battery tests using life cycle equipment, temperature/humidity chambers, and other fixturing.
• Should be able to execute and supervise thermal and mechanical tests like overheating, thermal shock, thermal propagation, Drop test, nail penetration, vibration, mechanical shock, and Water immersion.
• Write test plans, propose the design of experiments, and summarize results in test reports.
• Use test data to optimize module and pack lifetime by adjusting usage parameters such as charge/discharge rates and ambient conditions.
• Use data manipulation skills and data visualization techniques to convey test results to other engineers. Knowledge of MATLAB or other software to parse large datasets is beneficial.
• Create a model to simulate battery performance at the beginning of life and as the cell ages.
• Perform cell-level dissection analysis to analyze mechanisms of energy and power losses.
• Be a member of a cross-functional product development team to help determine the ideal cell chemistry and design for electric vehicle applications.
• Plan, set up professional DAQ, and execute cell/battery pack testing including performance, durability, and fleet validation tests.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise during testing.
• Experience in sensor instrumentation and data acquisition systems.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Experience working with cell chemistries understands the tradeoffs of different designs and is up to date with current technology.
• Knowledgeable about the degradation mechanisms of batteries.
• Experienced with the handling of both low and high-voltage lithium-ion battery systems.
• Expert communicator, capable of concisely presenting highly technical test data to internal and external stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Instrumentation, Coding, Reliability Testing, JMP software knowledge, DOE process optimization, Quality management, Attention to detail, characterization, and validation, and Previous experience with battery testing on proving grounds.
• A strong understanding of Li-ion battery systems.
• A strong understanding of battery testing regulations and standards.
• Strong knowledge of battery testing instruments and tools.
• Experience setting up experiments to achieve desired testing results.
• Excellent communication skills and team-oriented attitude.
• Comfortable with initiating and taking ownership of projects.

Key Competencies

• Result-oriented/Goal driven.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, passionate about learning, and takes initiative with a problem-solving attitude.
• Highest level of integrity (teamwork, confidentiality, ethics, and integrity are the prerequisites for the role).
• Sense of ownership and pride in his/her performance and its impact on the company’s success.