Battery Testing Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of test engineers, technicians, and lab operators.
• Plan manpower deployment for multi-shift operations as required.
• Conduct periodic training and capability enhancement programs for the testing team.
• Mentor a team of Test & Validation engineers, providing technical guidance and professional development.
• Develop and implement comprehensive test plans and validation protocols for battery cells, modules, and packs.
• Analyze test results, document compliance data, and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Implement robust data acquisition, logging, and archival systems for all test parameters.
• Perform trend analysis, failure analysis, and provide actionable insights for design, process, or component improvements.
• Supervise routine tests and Safety tests including:
• Capacity and efficiency testing
• Charge-discharge cycling (performance and life cycle)
• Short-circuit, over-charge, over-discharge, and over-temperature protection verification
• IP rating (IP65/67) tests
• Vibration, mechanical shock, and drop tests
• BMS functionality and safety interlock tests
• Test and validate Battery Management System (BMS) functions.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Design, and Manufacturing teams for prototype and new product validation.
• Maintain and manage battery test equipment and facilities, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
• Ensure battery systems meet stringent safety and performance requirements, and that test results are accurate and reliable.
• Identify opportunities to enhance test efficiency, accuracy, and safety.
• Implement lean testing practices, 5S, and laboratory safety initiatives.