Senior Battery Test Engineer

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Primary Location: United States (US) - North Carolina  - Morrisville  
Function: Engineering (CA)
Title: Senior Battery Test Engineer - 105185 
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

 

  

This position is eligible for a flexible work schedule arrangement at the present time. The arrangement may be delayed for training or other job acclimation purposes and remains subject to change. 

Your Responsibilities

 

As a Senior Battery Test Engineer for John Deere Power Systems located in Morrisville, NC, you will….

 

• Define and coordinate test procedures and analysis plans for lithium-ion battery product verification and validation
• Prepare product test reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information
• Participate in battery development projects to drive technology advancements
• Coordinate testing with battery testing equipment such as cyclers, thermal chambers, sensors, and data acquisition units
• Define and perform testing with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) equipment to verify and validate the performance of battery management systems (BMS)

 

Visa Sponsorship is NOT available for this position. 

What Skills You Need

 

• 5 or more years’ experience in product development
• 4 or more years’ experience in testing electronics components
• 2 or more years' experience using a HIL tester
• 2 or more years’ experience in working with external test agencies
• 4 or more years’ experience using communications tools such as CAN

What Makes You Stand Out

 

• Understanding of lithium-ion battery technology and test methodologies and procedures
• Experience with installation, commissioning, and field support of energy storage systems (Lithium-Ion Batteries) including diagnosing and troubleshooting battery system failures.
• Experience with the operation of battery test equipment including cyclers and thermal chambers
• Demonstrated communication and project leadership skills
• Experience working with globally diverse teams
• Self-starter that is well organized, disciplined, team player and well versed in electric vehicle systems, statistics and data management
• Experience with data acquisition and processing tools
• Experience with construction, agricultural, and turf vehicle engineering

Education

 

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

 

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related discipline with experience

What You'll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use

 

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