Innovation Center Testing and Equipment Coordinator

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East Penn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EOE/VEVRAA

The Innovation Center Testing and Equipment Coordinator is a pivotal role that seeks to bridge the gap between cutting-edge innovation and practical implementation through rigorous testing and measurement of equipment. This position will be instrumental in ensuring that all testing procedures are meticulously designed, executed, and analyzed to uphold the highest standards of quality and efficiency. The Coordinator will work closely with engineers, researchers, and product development teams to facilitate seamless testing operations, while also managing the logistics of testing equipment and ensuring its optimal performance. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills and a data-driven mindset, enabling them to analyze results critically and provide actionable insights to improve innovation outcomes. You will be responsible for managing testing schedules, maintaining comprehensive records, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Additionally, this role demands a proactive approach to problem-solving, as you will work on identifying potential issues before they affect the testing process. Your organizational skills will be paramount as you coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the testing lifecycle.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure the department is adhering to the latest lithium and alternate chemistry guidelines, including documentation, testing, storage, teardown, tracking and disposal
• Responsible for documentation in terms of procedures, requests and general R&D practices
• Coordinating power outages, calibration, and upgrades to equipment
• Test circuit upkeep and utilization
• Program circuits for all circuit providers
• Keep lab in clean/working condition
• Verify all tools and equipment are kept in proper location
• Coordinate test circuit usage and availability in all R&D labs
• Stay current on lab circuit technology and make suggestions for equipment upgrades
• Ensure waterbaths are clean and in working order
• Assist both basic and applied research initiatives with testing and other activities

Direct reports/Contacts/Relationships

Supervises:

N/A

Works Closely with:

All parts of R&D

VP of Technology

Manager of Basic Research

Manager of Applied Research

Project Management

Works Regularly with:

External industry experts

Lab Managers from Motive Power, Reserve Power and Automotive engineering

H&S

Experience & Qualifications

5+ years of Lab experience

Significant understanding of battery testing techniques including alternate chemistries

Good attendance record

Education/Certification

4-year degree (in engineering or other appropriate degree such as Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, etc.): or equivalent combination of a 2-year degree (in engineering or other appropriate discipline) and related experience.

Skills & Competencies

Required:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong project management skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)

• Enjoy working with computers
• Strong mechanical skills
• Literate (Ability to read scientific documents, project reports, specifications)
• Fundamental understanding of battery testing, teardown and programming

Preferred:

• MiniTab or other statistical tool
• Six Sigma
• Lean Manufacturing
• Control Plans
• MSR
• Visio

East Penn offers excellent benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
• 9 paid company holidays, 2 paid personal holidays, and paid vacation days annually
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities