Battery Test Technician

Whether you have just completed your apprenticeship or have decades of experience we are looking for an enthusiastic technician to join our ever-growing battery test team as part of UTACs global electrification group.  What the role entailsPrimarily the role of a battery technician is dynamic presenting new challenges each day.Given the ever-changing nature of our testing procedures plans can shift multiple times within a single day necessitating a high level of flexibility from our technician team. Our team ensures 12-hour coverage every day of the year.Upon the arrival of customers products battery technicians assume responsibility conducting safety tests throughout the testing process. This involves detailed checks and measurements at multiple battery connections to ensure the condition of the battery is known and correct. This scrutiny guarantees that the customers product is as expected and safe to handle.Technicians support testing in multiple locations for both Battery durability and Battery safety tests. Durability tests take place in our 14 climatic chambers replicating environmental conditions and cycling power profiles the batteries may encounter throughout their lifespan. Safety tests push batteries beyond their functional limits to assess the efficacy of their safety features including aligning with relevant regulatory standards.Technicians take charge of installation work involving high-voltage connections fabrication of test equipment and the design and assembly of various electrical test equipment to link the customers unit to our measurement tools. An intriguing aspect of the role includes battery strip work where technicians disassemble batteries post-test reporting their condition back to customers.Beyond tests technicians also maintain facilities ensuring the reliability of our complex equipment through preventative maintenance activities. During shifts without engineering support technicians are responsible for keeping tests running and analysing faults a critical duty especially on weekends to optimise test efficiency for our customers.In essence the technicians core responsibility is to safely complete tests and provide expertise throughout the entire process.PurposeBattery department is responsible for providing Battery/Module/Cell testing services including performance life cycle durability abuse strip & rate.Role is to support all types of Battery testing (including Performance life cycle durability and abuse) along with all associated strip and rate activity.ResponsibilitiesThis is an opportunity to develop your experience and skills in a world class battery testing environment with the support of an experienced and highly competent teamThe role will provide support for UTAC HV Battery testing operational activities and proceduresProvides an environment to practice and develop problem solving and issue diagnostic skillsContinuous Improvement applied to all activities to ensure ever improving facilities processes and test methodsSupport facility maintenance and calibration activitiesSupport test method development (electrical and mechanical)Always developing a safe working environment following risk assessmentsAct in accordance with the behaviours for UTAC staff alwaysQualifications : QualificationsHND or equivalent in technical/electrical disciplines (desirable) A relevant apprenticeship Experience Previous relevant automotive industry work experience (beneficial)Previous experience in a HV Battery or EV environment (desirable)An interest and passion in progressing your career within Electrification of Power trains (including HV battery testing methodology) (essential)Skills Mechanical and Electrical fabrication skills (beneficial)Ability to utilise HV diagnostic tools such as multi meters using best safety practicesBasic knowledge of Microsoft Office applicationsStrong verbal written and interpersonal communication skillsTeam player as all HV work is conducted with a minimum of pairs of technicians Personal BehavioursExcellent attention to detailGood understanding of H&S practicesWillingness to learnFlexible and adaptableHighly motivated team playerCustomer focusedHigh level of confidentiality and integrityOtherAfter up to a 3-month period of day shift training you would move onto a rolling week shift pattern (4 days on/4 days off 12 hours per day 6am-6pm) Shift premiums are paid accordingly. Flexibility to travel as and when requiredFull UK driving licence & own transport (UTAC Millbrook is not easily accessible via public transport and the department is trackside so your own transport is a requirement) Willing to undergo a Criminal Disclosure checkNOTE: This position will be based on site Additional Information : For you as a potential UTAC team member we believe that the international and diverse nature of our business combined with the passion energy and friendliness of our people create a great place to work. UTAC is proud to be an equal opportunities employer valuing inclusion and supporting our people to be themselves and at their very best.By joining us you will gain access to a broad range of learning relevant to your role and personal development as well as exposure to leading technologies and expertise.Our reward and benefit programmes are designed to support our people with competitive and locally tailored packages combined with support for individual health and wellbeing both inside and outside of work.In the UK this includes ;Life CoverAccess to a wide range of discounts and offers via the Perkz reward schemeRecognition awards linked to our UTAC values of Expertise Innovation and Integrity.Healthcare cashback plansGenerous holiday benefitsContributory pension schemesAttractive family friendly policies; maternity paternity shared parental leave flexible working.Access to a variety of employee assistance support services.Learn more about UTAC and what and how we do what we do at Candidates for positions at UTAC must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the country the role is based in. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position.Note to Recruitment Agencies :UTAC do not accept speculative applications from agencies for our open positions and any submissions made will not be accepted and no fees will be accepted or paid in respect of speculative CVs received.Remote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Quality Analysis,Facility,ISO,Inventory Levels,Root cause Analysis,Shift operations,General Maintenance,Daily Operations,Supervision,Analysis,PLC,Safety Standards,Quality Standards,Time management skills,Troubleshooting Experience: years Vacancy: 1