Battery Test Engineer- Abuse Testing at Applus IDIADA · Tarragona

Company Description

Shaping the Future of Automotive Engineering

Applus+ IDIADA is a global leader in automotive engineering, offering a dynamic and rewarding career opportunity for professionals passionate about shaping the future of mobility. As a TOP Employer certified company with over 3400 professionals from more than 20 countries, we provide a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and growth with colleagues from over 50 nationalities contributing to a safer, more efficient, and sustainable vehicles.

Why join us?

Enjoy a highly flexible hybrid work model in a company that takes care of the employees’ wellbeing, offering work-life balance benefits such as subsidized canteen, free language courses, transport and coaching services.

Join a company that has a deep commitment to sustainability and push yourself to reach your full potential in a dynamic and challenging setting that values innovation and expertise.

Come & join us on the road to success.

#LI-Hybrid

Job Description

Support in engineering and test activities related to battery safety testing.

Key activities:

• Test planning and execution
• Real-time data acquisition and instrumentation: Vector tools (CAN), ETAS INCA (Monitoring), FLIR and AXIS (Cameras) and operation of power supply units
• Familiarity with quality protocols, testing procedures and checklists to ensure compliance with safety and quality requirements.
• Hazard identification and risk assessment
• Technical reporting and customer communication
• Adaptions of test facility to new regulations.

Qualifications

Profile

• Degree in electronic, electrical or industrial engineering.
• Good understanding in electric & electronics and communication protocols.
• Basic knowledge with usage of measurement devices.
• Analytic and repair skills, technical curiosity.
• Problem solver mentality.

Appreciated competences:

• Lithium-ion battery safety testing
• Thermal runaway characterization and propagation analysis
• Mechanical abuse testing (impact, crush, penetration)
• Electrical abuse testing (overcharge, short circuit, over-discharge)
• Root cause and failure analysis
• International standards compliance (UN 38.3, IEC, ISO, SAE, ECE R100, GB38031)

Education

• Degree in electrical, electronics or industrial engineering, robotics, automation or similar.

Languages

• Fluent in English.
• German would be appreciated

Additional Information

Applus IDIADA is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We don’t put limits on you, so don’t put limits on yourself either. There is a place for everyone.