Engineer (Testing - Automotive)

1 week ago

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom EnviroTech Talent Full time
A innovative battery and fuel cell client is looking for a Battery Engineer to join their team.

You will be part of a friendly and welcoming team of passionate innovators, every single one making a real difference in the path towards the dream of clean, sustainable flight.

We encourage healthy work-life balance by supporting flexible working hours and hybrid working from home, while also strengthening team bonds with company-wide social events.

Every team member is kept informed about top-level strategy, and encouraged to have their say about where we go as a company.


Location:
Oxfordshire

Salary:
Competitive

Working arrangements:
Hybrid working from home, flexible working hours
Job summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, development, integration and testing of battery packs in the powertrain and aircraft.

They should be experienced working with Li-ion cells and high voltage VDC) battery packs and be knowledgeable about relevant safety requirements and procedures.

Your responsibilities

Collaborate with colleagues to capture battery cell requirements (safety, size, weight, performance, thermals etc.) to meet the needs of the powertrain and aircraft.

Lead electrical and thermal modelling of batteries: from single cell up to pack level.
Investigate and liaise with cell suppliers, lead selection and support procurement processes.
Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure delivery of parts to specification in a timely fashion.
Contribute to FMEA of the systems, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
Lead testing and evaluation of prototype battery cells and packs.
Supervise and/or train colleagues in the safe handling, storage and testing of battery cells and packs.
Ensure the safety and reliability of storage and testing equipment for battery cells and packs; supervise/arrange maintenance.
Document and process test results and feedback to colleagues and suppliers to continuously improve cell quality and consistency.
Support battery pack design, development and production.
Support battery pack integration into powertrain/aircraft.
Support testing and troubleshooting of overall powertrain and aircraft systems.

Manage project work packages through full lifetime maintaining budgetary control, risk management and technical quality to ensure work packages meet their objectives.

Identify innovation opportunities and protect intellectual property.

Essential
University Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar.
3+ years' experience modelling and testing Li-ion battery cells.
Experience with battery testing equipment e.g., battery cyclers, environmental chambers, potentiostats.
Knowledge of similar battery cell chemistries.
Has previously been involved in developing and testing a high voltage VDC) battery pack.
Experience with modelling software, e.g., ANSYS, PyBaMM, MATLAB Simulink.
Experience with Python, MATLAB or similar.

Desirable
Hold a PhD in a relevant field.
3+ years' experience developing and testing battery packs.
Experience doing FMEA of electrical systems.
Experience with electrical systems including an electric motor.
Experience with electrical systems including a hydrogen fuel cell.
Knowledge of aerospace battery standards.
Experience with experiment control software, e.g., LabView, MATLAB Simulink.
Possession of High Voltage handling qualification.

Benefits:
EMI share options in fast growing start-up
25 days + bank holidays (+1 per year of service up to a maximum of +5)
5 days carried forward, used within 6 months
Enhanced sick leave
Enhanced paternity/maternity leave
5% 1:1 matched pension scheme
Up to £400/year reimbursement of professional registration fees
2x salary life insurance
Private virtual GP for immediate family
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Shopping discounts
Visa sponsorship and costs covered (You will require UK standards experience, we cannot accept overseas applications, apologies for the inconvenience)
Filter Questions
you legally authorized to work in the United Kingdom?
you comfortable commuting to this job's location?
many years of experience modelling and testing Li-ion battery cells do you have?
you worked with high voltage VDC) battery packs?
Years How many years of experience developing battery packs do you have?

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