Battery Test Engineer
Natron is seeking a Battery Test Engineer to support the development and test of our high-power battery systems for data center UPS and EV charging applications. The occupant of this position will work with the Product Engineering, Reliability, Technology, and Operations teams to develop test plans and methods, design test fixtures, and generate instructions for the use, calibration, and maintenance of those test platforms, among other duties.
This position requires extensive hands-on work and a do-whatever-it-takes attitude to get the job done.
Responsibilities
Natron Energy (natron.energy) is the future of energy storage. Our battery products solve operations performance and reliability problems for the world’s biggest electricity customers. Our initial products target markets exceeding twenty-five billion dollars including data centers, oil & gas, EV fast charging, and commercial aviation. We have additional products in development for larger markets including commercial and residential grid storage. Our products are based on sodium-ion cells containing Prussian blue electrodes that deliver unique power, cycle life, and safety: full discharge and recharge in just minutes all from a nonflammable, fault-tolerant system.
Unsolicited Resume Policy
Natron Energy, Inc. (“Natron Energy” or the “Company”) does not accept unsolicited resumes from professional recruiters, third-party recruiting or staffing agencies, placement services, or any other source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes, including partial resumes, candidate profiles, and candidate details or information, sent to Natron Energy or its personnel will be treated as public information provided free of any charges or fees.
Natron Energy will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume, unless in connection with a written agreement with the Company then in effect. Such agreement must be pre-approved by Natron Energy and executed by an authorized representative of the Company. Natron Energy specifically rejects, and denies any liability under, any agreement purporting to be accepted based on negative consent, negotiation with a candidate, performance, or any means other than the signature of an authorized representative of the Company.
Natron Energy is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at: jobs@natron.energy
This position requires extensive hands-on work and a do-whatever-it-takes attitude to get the job done.
Responsibilities
- Design and verify test fixtures and data loggers for long-term and abuse testing of finished products and components.
- Communicate equipment requirements to Test Equipment Manager for procurement.
- Develop test methodology, infra-structure, and data tracking for long-term and abuse testing for PCB boards that comprise Battery Management Systems, and mechanical and electro-mechanical components of battery systems.
- Support development of new products and updated components through testing
- Establish in-line test method and specification to ensure the production of reliable product.
- Generate standard operating procedures for the use, calibration, and maintenance of Reliability Engineering equipment such as test fixtures, data loggers, and test chambers.
- A degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related science or engineering field.
- Minimum 2 years of experience as mechanical, electronics, and / or test engineer.
- Strong experience developing and writing test plans.
- Familiarity with Python and LabView.
- Experience with mechanical modeling of fixtures and components for ordering parts.
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong experience analyzing data.
- Care and meticulousness when working with samples and when entering data.
- A positive and team-first attitude
- Comfort in working at a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to lift and move equipment and products (assistive lifts available for heavier items)
- Experience testing battery cells or other electronic devices.
- Experience working with electro-mechanical products.
- Experience with high voltage items and batteries.
- Experience working with thermal chambers.
- Experience working with UL or any NRTL compliance agencies.
- Position is based on site in Santa Clara, CA.
- Disclaimer: The actual salary of a successful applicant may vary from posted ranges based on the candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, internal equity and alignment with market data, and other legitimate business reasons, including, but not limited to, compliance with applicable immigration law prevailing wages.
- In addition, Natron Energy has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan with Match, Life Insurance, Parental Leave Benefits, Discretionary Time Off (DTO) and Paid Time Off (PTO) for Exempt and Non-Exempt employees respectively, and 11 paid holidays.
- The salary range for this position is a minimum of $109,00 and a maximum of $128,000.
Natron Energy (natron.energy) is the future of energy storage. Our battery products solve operations performance and reliability problems for the world’s biggest electricity customers. Our initial products target markets exceeding twenty-five billion dollars including data centers, oil & gas, EV fast charging, and commercial aviation. We have additional products in development for larger markets including commercial and residential grid storage. Our products are based on sodium-ion cells containing Prussian blue electrodes that deliver unique power, cycle life, and safety: full discharge and recharge in just minutes all from a nonflammable, fault-tolerant system.
Unsolicited Resume Policy
Natron Energy, Inc. (“Natron Energy” or the “Company”) does not accept unsolicited resumes from professional recruiters, third-party recruiting or staffing agencies, placement services, or any other source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes, including partial resumes, candidate profiles, and candidate details or information, sent to Natron Energy or its personnel will be treated as public information provided free of any charges or fees.
Natron Energy will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume, unless in connection with a written agreement with the Company then in effect. Such agreement must be pre-approved by Natron Energy and executed by an authorized representative of the Company. Natron Energy specifically rejects, and denies any liability under, any agreement purporting to be accepted based on negative consent, negotiation with a candidate, performance, or any means other than the signature of an authorized representative of the Company.
Natron Energy is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at: jobs@natron.energy
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