Senior Electrical Engineering Technician

Location: Novi, MI

Job : 1017

# of Openings: 1

A123 Systems, LLC is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced lithium-ion battery technologies and energy storage systems. Our solutions serve a wide range of applications, from traditional automotive batteries to utility-scale and commercial & industrial (C&I) energy storage. Committed to safety, longevity, and energy efficiency, A123 delivers high-performance battery technology solutions with a strong commitment to grow and serve our customers, industry requirements with the goal to make the Air Cleaner.

Responsible for assisting the validation engineer with the execution of Li-Ion Battery Electronics/Module/Pack test related activities in a lab environment.

• Supporting and assisting with test setups and teardowns.
• Assisting in the test execution of Li Ion battery modules, packs, and systems.
• Performing battery measurements, recording data and providing quality interpretation of electrical data during pre-test, post-test including monitoring of all testing performed in A123’s Validation lab.
• Documenting tests through procedures, test logs, and photographs.
• Assisting validation engineer with the reporting/plotting of test results.
• Assisting validation engineers in electrical troubleshooting of A123 products and test equipment during various test efforts.
• Operating battery and general lab test equipment (DMMs, power supplies, data loggers, DAQ systems, etc.) as needed to collect test data to be used for technical reports.
• Fabrication of low voltage setups for test applications.
• Troubleshooting and repair of test equipment.
• Supporting calibration activity of all applicable instrumentation and equipment in the Validation lab.
• Assisting development lab with any lab activities including harness and test box fabrication.

• Good communication skills (verbal and written) as well as a great attention to detail.
• Experience with general automotive test specifics.
• Knowledge of environmental thermal chamber operation, programming, and functionality (CSZ, Watlow F4, etc.).
• Experience with general laboratory test equipment (DMMs, power supplies, etc.).
• Experience with general lab operations (electrical troubleshooting, PCBA rework/soldering, test stand fabrication, fabrication of low voltage harnesses for test applications).
• Experience with Microsoft Applications (MSWord, MS Excel, Visio, etc.).
• Ability to lift items up to 30 lbs.
• Experience with Vector CAN based tools is a plus (CANalyzer, CANoe, etc).
• Experience with battery testing and test systems (i.e. Aero Vironment, AVL Lynx) is a plus.

• Associate of Science in Engineering or equivalent job experience.
• Strong background troubleshooting electrical systems.
• Experience with automotive testing requirements and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of general laboratory test equipment.