Test Engineering Technician II, Battery Systems

The Proterra Story

Proterra Powered battery technology is already powering commercial vehicles and equipment from world-class manufacturers, helping operators reduce emissions while lowering operating costs. Designed in Silicon Valley and manufactured in Greer, South Carolina, by the best minds in battery engineering, Proterra battery systems are safe, reliable, and efficient.

Communities are growing and evolving, and our commercial and industrial needs are changing. Now more than ever, we need safe, reliable, and clean options. Manufacturers can now partner with electrification experts at Proterra to electrify their medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles and equipment.

Position Overview:

This position as part of the Test Engineering organization will provide comprehensive technical support to Proterra's Technology Lab and work closely with the Battery Test Engineering team. You will be responsible for supporting the setup, execution, inspection, and data collection of high voltage battery testing in the Proterra Technology Lab, as well as building, troubleshooting, and repairing prototype high voltage battery systems.

About the Role - You will:

• Prepare engineering builds for test execution in accordance with detailed work instructions or schematics.
• Install test articles inside environmental chambers, on vibration tables, and on automated test stations in support of safety, reliability, and characterization tests.
• Perform mechanical and electrical inspections on battery packs and components.
• Record detailed notes and measured data from test execution and inspections.
• Input measured data into cloud-bases systems such as Jira, Confluence, and Jama.
• Maintain and uphold high safety standards.
• Diagnose/troubleshoot battery pack issues and support testing activities either in the lab or from the field.
• Support periodic maintenance, organization, and cleanliness of the Proterra Technology Lab
• Communicate and work collaboratively with a team of technicians, engineers, program managers, and other site leadership team members.

About Our Group:

• As strategic partners, the Technology Engineering team strives to ensure that our values, culture and engagement always allow us to do great things for our company.
• We strive to provide the highest level of service and support to our clients each and every day.
• We work collaboratively to build strong relationships with our clients, partners, and own team.
• We treat each other with respect and always try to have a little fun every day!
• You will report to the Test Lab Supervisor and collaborate with other Engineering team members located at our headquarters in Burlingame, CA.

Your Experience Includes:

• Equivalent or relevant experience in technical field
• 4+ years of mechanical or electrical technician experience, preferably in high voltage battery, automotive, bus or heavy vehicle with a safety-first mentality
• Experience with automotive electronic and mechanical systems
• Hands-on mechanical and high voltage skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Familiarity with web-based platforms such as Jira, Confluence, and Jama
• Proficient with electronic testing, measurement and vehicle diagnostic equipment (i.e., Isolation testing, Multi-meter, Oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems, etc.)
• Experience with LabVIEW, data acquisition systems, digital and analog interfaces for PCs, test systems, etc.
• Experience with test instrumentation (i.e., acceleration, temperature, flow, pressure, current, voltage).

Physical Demands:

• May work various shifts as needed; may be requested to travel to different locations.
• Lifting up to 25 pounds and occasionally 50 pounds.
• Able to walk, stand, crouch, bench, kneel, lift, carry and reach as needed in large and tight spaces.
• Good eye/hand coordination and ability to identify color variations, depth perceptions and close or distance visual items.
• Manual dexterity with occasional repetitive finger motion.

Environmental Demands:

• Ability to work in a test lab environment with varying heat and cold conditions.
• Wear protective clothing or respiratory protective equipment.
• Works with irritant chemicals, gases, etc.

Location: Burlingame, CA

Travel: 0 - 10%

Compensation: $34/hr - $37/hr

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. There is no immigration sponsorship available for this role (ex: H1-B, OPT, CPT, TN or any other employment sponsorship).

Proterra is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all Employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or ordinance. Proterra participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify).

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