Battery and Electronics Engineering Technician

SUMMARY

Beam Global, www.beamforall.com, is a clean technology leader that produces innovative, sustainable products and technologies for electric vehicle (EV) charging, energy storage, energy security and outdoor media. The EV ARC is a solar-powered Electric Vehicle Charging Station that stores energy from sunshine for charging day or night and provides EV charging and emergency power during grid failures. It requires no trenching, no foundations or no installation work of any kind, is deployed in minutes and can be moved to a new location with ease. Products are invented and manufactured in San Diego, California and Broadview, Illinois and the Company is listed on Nasdaq under the symbol BEEM.

We are recruiting for a highly skilled, independent and determined Battery and Electronics Engineering Technician based at our Broadview, IL site. This is a full-time on-site position. You will join a high performance, passionate team and help lead the world to clean mobility by building and prototyping battery packs.

To be successful in this position, you will need to apply first principals thinking, become a trusted partner with your fellow engineers, innovate on designs that are highly manufacturable, and help meet tight cost constraints from our customers. Our teams' metric of success is having fun while delivering top-quality cost-effective products on time, exceeding customers expectations.

Additional responsibilities may include setting up and testing battery packs and cells, operating wire bond welding equipment, mixing and applying potting material, and troubleshooting electrical systems. You must be an effective communicator (written and verbal) to clearly state product and process improvements, and project or test status.

Beam Global offers a competitive benefits package including an annual grant of stock options and a 401(k) match with immediate vesting. Base Salary based on experience: $25 to $35 per hour. Apply by sending resume to .... Put the job title in Subject line.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

• Build and test prototype HV and LV battery packs.
• Fabricate wire harnesses and cables.
• Fabricate and route cooling hoses and tubes.
• Set up and run battery packs and cell-level performance and safety tests.
• Perform mechanical and electrical inspections on battery packs, including battery pack teardowns.
• Support wire bond welding, soldering, and PCBA integration.
• Troubleshoot issues in battery modules, packs, and systems.
• Document procedures, setups, and results accurately.
• Create and modify lab fixtures.
• Maintain lab organization, safety, and equipment.
• Collaborate with engineers to improve battery designs and assembly processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 years of experience as an engineering technician
• Associates degree preferred
• Maintains positive attitude in periods of challenges and stress.
• Reads and writes English effectively, speaks with clarity and listens actively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent planning and coordination skills.
• Solid problem-solving skills.
• Commits to work; adapts and remains flexible; maintains ethical behavior; manages oneself efficiently; is professional.

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude, ability to disassemble and reassemble products safely.
• Knowledge of electrical hazards, including working with High Voltage and spinning machinery.
• Ability to use electrical tools like multimeter, Hi-Pot tester, thermal cameras and oscilloscopes.
• Experience with Li-ion battery energy storage systems a plus.
• Adept working in fast-paced environments.
• Basic wiring knowledge, ability to connect sensors, power supplies, and Data Acquisition to test platforms.